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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 327,535.47, 452,176.36 and 229,719.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 327,535.47, 452,176.36 and 229,719.10 is: 317,136.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    327,535.47 : 452,176.36 = 229,719.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    327,535.47/452,176.36 = 229,719.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    327,535.47x = 452,176.36 × 229,719.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    327,535.47x = 103,873,547,590.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 103,873,547,590.92/327,535.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 317,136.79

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