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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 228,861.34, 343,042.68 and 195,480.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 228,861.34, 343,042.68 and 195,480.16 is: 293,007.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    228,861.34 : 343,042.68 = 195,480.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    228,861.34/343,042.68 = 195,480.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    228,861.34x = 343,042.68 × 195,480.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    228,861.34x = 67,058,037,973.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 67,058,037,973.23/228,861.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 293,007.28

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