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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 337,075.02, 465,350.38 and 229,802.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 337,075.02, 465,350.38 and 229,802.67 is: 317,255.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    337,075.02 : 465,350.38 = 229,802.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    337,075.02/465,350.38 = 229,802.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    337,075.02x = 465,350.38 × 229,802.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    337,075.02x = 106,938,759,823.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 106,938,759,823.88/337,075.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 317,255.07

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