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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 228,397.78, 314,980.68 and 196,122.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 228,397.78, 314,980.68 and 196,122.25 is: 270,469.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    228,397.78 : 314,980.68 = 196,122.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    228,397.78/314,980.68 = 196,122.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    228,397.78x = 314,980.68 × 196,122.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    228,397.78x = 61,774,719,668.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 61,774,719,668.13/228,397.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 270,469.88

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