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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 344,029.68, 474,861.96 and 229,475.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 344,029.68, 474,861.96 and 229,475.16 is: 316,743.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    344,029.68 : 474,861.96 = 229,475.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    344,029.68/474,861.96 = 229,475.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    344,029.68x = 474,861.96 × 229,475.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    344,029.68x = 108,969,024,248.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 108,969,024,248.91/344,029.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 316,743.09

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