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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 226,159.16, 340,864.35 and 194,945.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 226,159.16, 340,864.35 and 194,945.95 is: 293,820.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    226,159.16 : 340,864.35 = 194,945.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    226,159.16/340,864.35 = 194,945.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    226,159.16x = 340,864.35 × 194,945.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    226,159.16x = 66,450,124,531.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 66,450,124,531.88/226,159.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 293,820.18

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