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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 226,017.11, 338,216.18 and 195,727.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 226,017.11, 338,216.18 and 195,727.16 is: 292,889.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    226,017.11 : 338,216.18 = 195,727.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    226,017.11/338,216.18 = 195,727.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    226,017.11x = 338,216.18 × 195,727.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    226,017.11x = 66,198,089,707.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 66,198,089,707.73/226,017.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 292,889.73

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