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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 226,827.60, 340,241.40 and 191,835.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 226,827.60, 340,241.40 and 191,835.60 is: 287,753.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    226,827.60 : 340,241.40 = 191,835.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    226,827.60/340,241.40 = 191,835.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    226,827.60x = 340,241.40 × 191,835.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    226,827.60x = 65,270,413,113.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 65,270,413,113.84/226,827.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 287,753.40

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