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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 235,646.01, 351,868.12 and 229,261.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 235,646.01, 351,868.12 and 229,261.19 is: 342,334.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    235,646.01 : 351,868.12 = 229,261.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    235,646.01/351,868.12 = 229,261.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    235,646.01x = 351,868.12 × 229,261.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    235,646.01x = 80,669,701,581.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 80,669,701,581.77/235,646.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 342,334.26

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