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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 226,720.10, 340,080.15 and 191,728.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 226,720.10, 340,080.15 and 191,728.10 is: 287,592.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    226,720.10 : 340,080.15 = 191,728.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    226,720.10/340,080.15 = 191,728.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    226,720.10x = 340,080.15 × 191,728.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    226,720.10x = 65,202,921,007.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 65,202,921,007.22/226,720.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 287,592.15

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