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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 226,022.72, 338,224.59 and 195,732.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 226,022.72, 338,224.59 and 195,732.77 is: 292,898.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    226,022.72 : 338,224.59 = 195,732.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    226,022.72/338,224.59 = 195,732.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    226,022.72x = 338,224.59 × 195,732.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    226,022.72x = 66,201,634,191.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 66,201,634,191.69/226,022.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 292,898.15

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