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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 229,847, 344,887.14 and 105,219.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 229,847, 344,887.14 and 105,219.32 is: 157,882.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    229,847 : 344,887.14 = 105,219.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    229,847/344,887.14 = 105,219.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    229,847x = 344,887.14 × 105,219.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    229,847x = 36,288,790,347.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 36,288,790,347.54/229,847
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 157,882.38

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