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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 356,294.12, 491,449.32 and 229,130.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 356,294.12, 491,449.32 and 229,130.60 is: 316,048.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    356,294.12 : 491,449.32 = 229,130.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    356,294.12/491,449.32 = 229,130.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    356,294.12x = 491,449.32 × 229,130.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    356,294.12x = 112,606,077,561.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 112,606,077,561.19/356,294.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 316,048.09

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