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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 235,648.51, 351,871.85 and 229,263.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 235,648.51, 351,871.85 and 229,263.69 is: 342,338.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    235,648.51 : 351,871.85 = 229,263.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    235,648.51/351,871.85 = 229,263.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    235,648.51x = 351,871.85 × 229,263.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    235,648.51x = 80,671,438,738.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 80,671,438,738.13/235,648.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 342,338.00

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