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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 228,574.80, 342,862.20 and 194,749.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 228,574.80, 342,862.20 and 194,749.20 is: 292,123.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    228,574.80 : 342,862.20 = 194,749.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    228,574.80/342,862.20 = 194,749.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    228,574.80x = 342,862.20 × 194,749.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    228,574.80x = 66,772,139,160.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 66,772,139,160.24/228,574.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 292,123.80

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