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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 228,834.80, 343,252.20 and 189,954.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 228,834.80, 343,252.20 and 189,954.80 is: 284,932.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    228,834.80 : 343,252.20 = 189,954.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    228,834.80/343,252.20 = 189,954.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    228,834.80x = 343,252.20 × 189,954.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    228,834.80x = 65,202,403,000.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 65,202,403,000.56/228,834.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 284,932.20

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