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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 228,848.60, 343,272.90 and 194,288.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 228,848.60, 343,272.90 and 194,288.60 is: 291,432.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    228,848.60 : 343,272.90 = 194,288.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    228,848.60/343,272.90 = 194,288.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    228,848.60x = 343,272.90 × 194,288.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    228,848.60x = 66,694,011,158.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 66,694,011,158.94/228,848.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 291,432.90

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