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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 325,635.64, 449,152.82 and 229,044.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 325,635.64, 449,152.82 and 229,044.35 is: 315,923.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    325,635.64 : 449,152.82 = 229,044.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    325,635.64/449,152.82 = 229,044.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    325,635.64x = 449,152.82 × 229,044.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    325,635.64x = 102,875,915,685.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 102,875,915,685.23/325,635.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 315,923.39

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