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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 226,160.16, 340,865.85 and 194,946.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 226,160.16, 340,865.85 and 194,946.96 is: 293,821.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    226,160.16 : 340,865.85 = 194,946.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    226,160.16/340,865.85 = 194,946.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    226,160.16x = 340,865.85 × 194,946.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    226,160.16x = 66,450,761,225.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 66,450,761,225.32/226,160.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 293,821.69

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