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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 228,356.28, 314,923.41 and 196,080.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 228,356.28, 314,923.41 and 196,080.75 is: 270,412.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    228,356.28 : 314,923.41 = 196,080.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    228,356.28/314,923.41 = 196,080.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    228,356.28x = 314,923.41 × 196,080.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    228,356.28x = 61,750,418,425.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 61,750,418,425.36/228,356.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 270,412.61

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