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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 226,812.42, 339,386.52 and 189,279.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 226,812.42, 339,386.52 and 189,279.84 is: 283,225.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    226,812.42 : 339,386.52 = 189,279.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    226,812.42/339,386.52 = 189,279.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    226,812.42x = 339,386.52 × 189,279.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    226,812.42x = 64,239,026,203.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 64,239,026,203.76/226,812.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 283,225.35

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