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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 228,570.30, 342,855.45 and 194,744.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 228,570.30, 342,855.45 and 194,744.70 is: 292,117.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    228,570.30 : 342,855.45 = 194,744.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    228,570.30/342,855.45 = 194,744.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    228,570.30x = 342,855.45 × 194,744.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    228,570.30x = 66,769,281,753.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 66,769,281,753.62/228,570.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 292,117.05

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