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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 233,139.60, 349,709.40 and 229,251.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 233,139.60, 349,709.40 and 229,251.60 is: 343,877.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    233,139.60 : 349,709.40 = 229,251.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    233,139.60/349,709.40 = 229,251.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    233,139.60x = 349,709.40 × 229,251.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    233,139.60x = 80,171,439,485.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 80,171,439,485.04/233,139.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 343,877.40

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