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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 237,202.20, 355,997.70 and 229,426.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 237,202.20, 355,997.70 and 229,426.20 is: 344,327.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    237,202.20 : 355,997.70 = 229,426.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    237,202.20/355,997.70 = 229,426.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    237,202.20x = 355,997.70 × 229,426.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    237,202.20x = 81,675,199,519.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 81,675,199,519.74/237,202.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 344,327.33

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