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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 228,870.60, 343,305.90 and 194,310.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 228,870.60, 343,305.90 and 194,310.60 is: 291,465.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    228,870.60 : 343,305.90 = 194,310.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    228,870.60/343,305.90 = 194,310.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    228,870.60x = 343,305.90 × 194,310.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    228,870.60x = 66,707,975,412.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 66,707,975,412.54/228,870.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 291,465.90

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