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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 336,782.76, 464,760.21 and 229,540.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 336,782.76, 464,760.21 and 229,540.14 is: 316,765.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    336,782.76 : 464,760.21 = 229,540.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    336,782.76/464,760.21 = 229,540.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    336,782.76x = 464,760.21 × 229,540.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    336,782.76x = 106,681,123,669.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 106,681,123,669.83/336,782.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 316,765.39

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