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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 229,979.40, 344,969.10 and 199,566.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 229,979.40, 344,969.10 and 199,566.60 is: 299,349.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    229,979.40 : 344,969.10 = 199,566.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    229,979.40/344,969.10 = 199,566.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    229,979.40x = 344,969.10 × 199,566.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    229,979.40x = 68,844,310,392.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 68,844,310,392.06/229,979.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 299,349.90

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