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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 229,581.22, 343,364.62 and 204,457.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 229,581.22, 343,364.62 and 204,457.90 is: 305,789.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    229,581.22 : 343,364.62 = 204,457.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    229,581.22/343,364.62 = 204,457.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    229,581.22x = 343,364.62 × 204,457.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    229,581.22x = 70,203,606,400.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 70,203,606,400.39/229,581.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 305,789.85

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