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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 233,277.60, 349,916.40 and 229,389.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 233,277.60, 349,916.40 and 229,389.60 is: 344,084.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    233,277.60 : 349,916.40 = 229,389.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    233,277.60/349,916.40 = 229,389.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    233,277.60x = 349,916.40 × 229,389.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    233,277.60x = 80,267,183,029.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 80,267,183,029.44/233,277.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 344,084.40

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