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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 226,172.31, 340,884.20 and 194,959.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 226,172.31, 340,884.20 and 194,959.09 is: 293,840.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    226,172.31 : 340,884.20 = 194,959.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    226,172.31/340,884.20 = 194,959.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    226,172.31x = 340,884.20 × 194,959.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    226,172.31x = 66,458,473,427.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 66,458,473,427.38/226,172.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 293,840.01

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