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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 226,962.32, 313,048.68 and 196,694.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 226,962.32, 313,048.68 and 196,694.48 is: 271,300.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    226,962.32 : 313,048.68 = 196,694.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    226,962.32/313,048.68 = 196,694.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    226,962.32x = 313,048.68 × 196,694.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    226,962.32x = 61,574,947,327.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 61,574,947,327.29/226,962.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 271,300.31

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