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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 229,975.92, 344,966.94 and 72,204.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 229,975.92, 344,966.94 and 72,204.39 is: 108,307.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    229,975.92 : 344,966.94 = 72,204.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    229,975.92/344,966.94 = 72,204.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    229,975.92x = 344,966.94 × 72,204.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    229,975.92x = 24,908,127,472.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 24,908,127,472.87/229,975.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 108,307.55

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