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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 229,867.20, 344,786.79 and 110,009.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 229,867.20, 344,786.79 and 110,009.35 is: 165,007.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    229,867.20 : 344,786.79 = 110,009.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    229,867.20/344,786.79 = 110,009.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    229,867.20x = 344,786.79 × 110,009.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    229,867.20x = 37,929,771,500.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 37,929,771,500.01/229,867.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 165,007.32

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