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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 229,727.48, 344,591.22 and 104,981

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 229,727.48, 344,591.22 and 104,981 is: 157,471.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    229,727.48 : 344,591.22 = 104,981 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    229,727.48/344,591.22 = 104,981/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    229,727.48x = 344,591.22 × 104,981
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    229,727.48x = 36,175,530,866.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 36,175,530,866.82/229,727.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 157,471.50

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