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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 228,901.60, 343,352.40 and 191,503.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 228,901.60, 343,352.40 and 191,503.90 is: 287,255.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    228,901.60 : 343,352.40 = 191,503.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    228,901.60/343,352.40 = 191,503.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    228,901.60x = 343,352.40 × 191,503.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    228,901.60x = 65,753,323,674.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 65,753,323,674.36/228,901.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 287,255.85

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