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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 344,127.56, 475,293.56 and 229,217.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 344,127.56, 475,293.56 and 229,217.04 is: 316,584.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    344,127.56 : 475,293.56 = 229,217.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    344,127.56/475,293.56 = 229,217.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    344,127.56x = 475,293.56 × 229,217.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    344,127.56x = 108,945,381,808.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 108,945,381,808.18/344,127.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 316,584.30

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