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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 344,499.19, 475,541.83 and 229,736.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 344,499.19, 475,541.83 and 229,736.37 is: 317,124.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    344,499.19 : 475,541.83 = 229,736.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    344,499.19/475,541.83 = 229,736.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    344,499.19x = 475,541.83 × 229,736.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    344,499.19x = 109,249,250,855.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 109,249,250,855.31/344,499.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 317,124.84

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