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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 228,405.60, 342,608.40 and 193,413.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 228,405.60, 342,608.40 and 193,413.60 is: 290,120.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    228,405.60 : 342,608.40 = 193,413.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    228,405.60/342,608.40 = 193,413.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    228,405.60x = 342,608.40 × 193,413.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    228,405.60x = 66,265,124,034.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 66,265,124,034.24/228,405.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 290,120.40

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