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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 228,609.60, 342,914.40 and 197,116.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 228,609.60, 342,914.40 and 197,116.80 is: 295,675.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    228,609.60 : 342,914.40 = 197,116.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    228,609.60/342,914.40 = 197,116.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    228,609.60x = 342,914.40 × 197,116.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    228,609.60x = 67,594,189,201.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 67,594,189,201.92/228,609.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 295,675.20

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