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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 344,364.65, 475,059.23 and 229,696.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 344,364.65, 475,059.23 and 229,696.25 is: 316,871.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    344,364.65 : 475,059.23 = 229,696.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    344,364.65/475,059.23 = 229,696.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    344,364.65x = 475,059.23 × 229,696.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    344,364.65x = 109,119,322,510.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 109,119,322,510.41/344,364.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 316,871.44

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