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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 820,143.80, 1,230,215.70 and 229,167.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 820,143.80, 1,230,215.70 and 229,167.80 is: 343,751.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    820,143.80 : 1,230,215.70 = 229,167.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    820,143.80/1,230,215.70 = 229,167.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    820,143.80x = 1,230,215.70 × 229,167.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    820,143.80x = 281,925,825,494.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 281,925,825,494.46/820,143.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 343,751.70

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