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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 226,996.20, 340,494.30 and 191,566.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 226,996.20, 340,494.30 and 191,566.80 is: 287,350.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    226,996.20 : 340,494.30 = 191,566.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    226,996.20/340,494.30 = 191,566.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    226,996.20x = 340,494.30 × 191,566.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    226,996.20x = 65,227,403,469.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 65,227,403,469.24/226,996.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 287,350.20

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