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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 228,581.80, 342,872.70 and 194,756.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 228,581.80, 342,872.70 and 194,756.20 is: 292,134.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    228,581.80 : 342,872.70 = 194,756.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    228,581.80/342,872.70 = 194,756.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    228,581.80x = 342,872.70 × 194,756.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    228,581.80x = 66,776,584,135.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 66,776,584,135.74/228,581.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 292,134.30

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