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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 226,820.44, 339,398.52 and 189,287.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 226,820.44, 339,398.52 and 189,287.84 is: 283,237.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    226,820.44 : 339,398.52 = 189,287.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    226,820.44/339,398.52 = 189,287.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    226,820.44x = 339,398.52 × 189,287.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    226,820.44x = 64,244,012,750.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 64,244,012,750.00/226,820.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 283,237.32

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