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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 344,508.94, 475,555.31 and 229,746.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 344,508.94, 475,555.31 and 229,746.12 is: 317,138.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    344,508.94 : 475,555.31 = 229,746.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    344,508.94/475,555.31 = 229,746.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    344,508.94x = 475,555.31 × 229,746.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    344,508.94x = 109,256,987,317.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 109,256,987,317.90/344,508.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 317,138.32

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