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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 268,219.36, 369,481.73 and 229,855.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 268,219.36, 369,481.73 and 229,855.74 is: 316,634.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    268,219.36 : 369,481.73 = 229,855.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    268,219.36/369,481.73 = 229,855.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    268,219.36x = 369,481.73 × 229,855.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    268,219.36x = 84,927,496,465.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 84,927,496,465.63/268,219.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 316,634.48

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