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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 358,197.39, 493,973.12 and 229,176.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 358,197.39, 493,973.12 and 229,176.69 is: 316,046.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    358,197.39 : 493,973.12 = 229,176.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    358,197.39/493,973.12 = 229,176.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    358,197.39x = 493,973.12 × 229,176.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    358,197.39x = 113,207,120,974.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 113,207,120,974.82/358,197.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 316,046.75

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