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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 228,293.36, 342,033.72 and 194,672.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 228,293.36, 342,033.72 and 194,672.33 is: 291,662.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    228,293.36 : 342,033.72 = 194,672.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    228,293.36/342,033.72 = 194,672.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    228,293.36x = 342,033.72 × 194,672.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    228,293.36x = 66,584,501,210.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 66,584,501,210.97/228,293.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 291,662.01

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