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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 229,055.08, 316,398.96 and 190,939.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 229,055.08, 316,398.96 and 190,939.24 is: 263,748.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    229,055.08 : 316,398.96 = 190,939.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    229,055.08/316,398.96 = 190,939.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    229,055.08x = 316,398.96 × 190,939.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    229,055.08x = 60,412,976,959.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 60,412,976,959.19/229,055.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 263,748.69

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