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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 229,929.28, 347,053.55 and 229,929.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 229,929.28, 347,053.55 and 229,929.28 is: 347,053.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    229,929.28 : 347,053.55 = 229,929.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    229,929.28/347,053.55 = 229,929.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    229,929.28x = 347,053.55 × 229,929.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    229,929.28x = 79,797,772,872.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 79,797,772,872.94/229,929.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 347,053.55

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