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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 226,818.42, 339,395.52 and 189,285.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 226,818.42, 339,395.52 and 189,285.84 is: 283,234.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    226,818.42 : 339,395.52 = 189,285.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    226,818.42/339,395.52 = 189,285.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    226,818.42x = 339,395.52 × 189,285.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    226,818.42x = 64,242,766,095.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 64,242,766,095.44/226,818.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 283,234.34

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