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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 228,845.60, 343,268.40 and 194,285.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 228,845.60, 343,268.40 and 194,285.60 is: 291,428.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    228,845.60 : 343,268.40 = 194,285.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    228,845.60/343,268.40 = 194,285.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    228,845.60x = 343,268.40 × 194,285.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    228,845.60x = 66,692,107,055.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 66,692,107,055.04/228,845.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 291,428.40

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