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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 228,614.60, 342,921.90 and 197,121.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 228,614.60, 342,921.90 and 197,121.80 is: 295,682.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    228,614.60 : 342,921.90 = 197,121.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    228,614.60/342,921.90 = 197,121.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    228,614.60x = 342,921.90 × 197,121.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    228,614.60x = 67,597,382,187.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 67,597,382,187.42/228,614.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 295,682.70

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