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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 243,214.03, 362,374.81 and 229,632.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 243,214.03, 362,374.81 and 229,632.76 is: 342,139.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    243,214.03 : 362,374.81 = 229,632.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    243,214.03/362,374.81 = 229,632.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    243,214.03x = 362,374.81 × 229,632.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    243,214.03x = 83,213,127,774.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 83,213,127,774.78/243,214.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 342,139.50

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