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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 228,909.10, 343,363.65 and 194,349.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 228,909.10, 343,363.65 and 194,349.10 is: 291,523.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    228,909.10 : 343,363.65 = 194,349.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    228,909.10/343,363.65 = 194,349.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    228,909.10x = 343,363.65 × 194,349.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    228,909.10x = 66,732,416,350.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 66,732,416,350.22/228,909.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 291,523.65

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