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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 336,783.76, 464,761.59 and 229,541.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 336,783.76, 464,761.59 and 229,541.14 is: 316,766.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    336,783.76 : 464,761.59 = 229,541.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    336,783.76/464,761.59 = 229,541.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    336,783.76x = 464,761.59 × 229,541.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    336,783.76x = 106,681,905,196.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 106,681,905,196.81/336,783.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 316,766.77

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