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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 337,900.01, 465,985.91 and 229,020.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 337,900.01, 465,985.91 and 229,020.21 is: 315,833.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    337,900.01 : 465,985.91 = 229,020.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    337,900.01/465,985.91 = 229,020.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    337,900.01x = 465,985.91 × 229,020.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    337,900.01x = 106,720,191,537.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 106,720,191,537.79/337,900.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 315,833.65

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