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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 342,280.63, 472,202.63 and 229,139.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 342,280.63, 472,202.63 and 229,139.83 is: 316,116.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    342,280.63 : 472,202.63 = 229,139.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    342,280.63/472,202.63 = 229,139.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    342,280.63x = 472,202.63 × 229,139.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    342,280.63x = 108,200,430,363.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 108,200,430,363.75/342,280.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 316,116.14

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