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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 350,014.32, 482,851.68 and 229,102.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 350,014.32, 482,851.68 and 229,102.32 is: 316,051.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    350,014.32 : 482,851.68 = 229,102.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    350,014.32/482,851.68 = 229,102.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    350,014.32x = 482,851.68 × 229,102.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    350,014.32x = 110,622,440,103.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 110,622,440,103.90/350,014.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 316,051.18

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