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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 293,967.02, 405,239.54 and 229,363.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 293,967.02, 405,239.54 and 229,363.04 is: 316,181.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    293,967.02 : 405,239.54 = 229,363.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    293,967.02/405,239.54 = 229,363.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    293,967.02x = 405,239.54 × 229,363.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    293,967.02x = 92,946,969,649.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 92,946,969,649.59/293,967.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 316,181.63

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