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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 244,120.92, 365,170.32 and 229,191

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 244,120.92, 365,170.32 and 229,191 is: 342,837.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    244,120.92 : 365,170.32 = 229,191 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    244,120.92/365,170.32 = 229,191/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    244,120.92x = 365,170.32 × 229,191
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    244,120.92x = 83,693,750,811.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 83,693,750,811.12/244,120.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 342,837.27

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