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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 366,741.28, 506,348.68 and 229,129.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 366,741.28, 506,348.68 and 229,129.69 is: 316,352.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    366,741.28 : 506,348.68 = 229,129.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    366,741.28/506,348.68 = 229,129.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    366,741.28x = 506,348.68 × 229,129.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    366,741.28x = 116,019,516,080.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 116,019,516,080.31/366,741.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 316,352.49

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