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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 338,014.96, 465,921.52 and 229,085.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 338,014.96, 465,921.52 and 229,085.35 is: 315,772.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    338,014.96 : 465,921.52 = 229,085.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    338,014.96/465,921.52 = 229,085.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    338,014.96x = 465,921.52 × 229,085.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    338,014.96x = 106,735,794,481.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 106,735,794,481.73/338,014.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 315,772.40

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