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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 275,870.31, 380,746.14 and 229,856.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 275,870.31, 380,746.14 and 229,856.94 is: 317,240.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    275,870.31 : 380,746.14 = 229,856.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    275,870.31/380,746.14 = 229,856.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    275,870.31x = 380,746.14 × 229,856.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    275,870.31x = 87,517,142,657.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 87,517,142,657.21/275,870.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 317,240.16

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