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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 244,121.92, 365,171.82 and 229,192

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 244,121.92, 365,171.82 and 229,192 is: 342,838.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    244,121.92 : 365,171.82 = 229,192 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    244,121.92/365,171.82 = 229,192/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    244,121.92x = 365,171.82 × 229,192
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    244,121.92x = 83,694,459,769.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 83,694,459,769.44/244,121.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 342,838.77

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