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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 226,712.60, 340,068.90 and 191,720.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 226,712.60, 340,068.90 and 191,720.60 is: 287,580.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    226,712.60 : 340,068.90 = 191,720.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    226,712.60/340,068.90 = 191,720.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    226,712.60x = 340,068.90 × 191,720.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    226,712.60x = 65,198,213,549.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 65,198,213,549.34/226,712.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 287,580.90

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