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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 233,153.60, 349,730.40 and 229,265.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 233,153.60, 349,730.40 and 229,265.60 is: 343,898.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    233,153.60 : 349,730.40 = 229,265.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    233,153.60/349,730.40 = 229,265.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    233,153.60x = 349,730.40 × 229,265.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    233,153.60x = 80,181,149,994.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 80,181,149,994.24/233,153.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 343,898.40

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