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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 228,875.60, 343,313.40 and 194,315.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 228,875.60, 343,313.40 and 194,315.60 is: 291,473.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    228,875.60 : 343,313.40 = 194,315.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    228,875.60/343,313.40 = 194,315.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    228,875.60x = 343,313.40 × 194,315.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    228,875.60x = 66,711,149,309.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 66,711,149,309.04/228,875.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 291,473.40

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