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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 245,143.80, 338,337.81 and 229,134.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 245,143.80, 338,337.81 and 229,134.96 is: 316,243.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    245,143.80 : 338,337.81 = 229,134.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    245,143.80/338,337.81 = 229,134.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    245,143.80x = 338,337.81 × 229,134.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    245,143.80x = 77,525,020,560.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 77,525,020,560.84/245,143.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 316,243.04

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