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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 243,004.05, 364,506.08 and 229,225.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 243,004.05, 364,506.08 and 229,225.95 is: 343,838.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    243,004.05 : 364,506.08 = 229,225.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    243,004.05/364,506.08 = 229,225.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    243,004.05x = 364,506.08 × 229,225.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    243,004.05x = 83,554,251,322.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 83,554,251,322.65/243,004.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 343,838.93

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