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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 358,150.50, 494,104.42 and 229,059.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 358,150.50, 494,104.42 and 229,059.23 is: 316,010.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    358,150.50 : 494,104.42 = 229,059.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    358,150.50/494,104.42 = 229,059.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    358,150.50x = 494,104.42 × 229,059.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    358,150.50x = 113,179,177,984.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 113,179,177,984.80/358,150.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 316,010.11

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