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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 228,176.38, 343,804.94 and 189,065.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 228,176.38, 343,804.94 and 189,065.73 is: 284,874.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    228,176.38 : 343,804.94 = 189,065.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    228,176.38/343,804.94 = 189,065.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    228,176.38x = 343,804.94 × 189,065.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    228,176.38x = 65,001,731,958.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 65,001,731,958.71/228,176.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 284,874.94

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