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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 228,872.60, 343,308.90 and 194,312.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 228,872.60, 343,308.90 and 194,312.60 is: 291,468.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    228,872.60 : 343,308.90 = 194,312.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    228,872.60/343,308.90 = 194,312.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    228,872.60x = 343,308.90 × 194,312.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    228,872.60x = 66,709,244,962.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 66,709,244,962.14/228,872.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 291,468.90

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