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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 228,847.10, 343,270.65 and 194,287.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 228,847.10, 343,270.65 and 194,287.10 is: 291,430.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    228,847.10 : 343,270.65 = 194,287.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    228,847.10/343,270.65 = 194,287.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    228,847.10x = 343,270.65 × 194,287.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    228,847.10x = 66,693,059,103.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 66,693,059,103.62/228,847.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 291,430.65

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