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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 256,281.64, 353,834.94 and 229,377.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 256,281.64, 353,834.94 and 229,377.49 is: 316,689.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    256,281.64 : 353,834.94 = 229,377.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    256,281.64/353,834.94 = 229,377.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    256,281.64x = 353,834.94 × 229,377.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    256,281.64x = 81,161,770,411.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 81,161,770,411.50/256,281.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 316,689.76

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