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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 226,953.17, 340,731.32 and 193,885.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 226,953.17, 340,731.32 and 193,885.73 is: 291,086.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    226,953.17 : 340,731.32 = 193,885.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    226,953.17/340,731.32 = 193,885.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    226,953.17x = 340,731.32 × 193,885.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    226,953.17x = 66,062,939,742.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 66,062,939,742.64/226,953.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 291,086.22

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