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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 229,272.56, 343,588.48 and 195,361.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 229,272.56, 343,588.48 and 195,361.44 is: 292,769.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    229,272.56 : 343,588.48 = 195,361.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    229,272.56/343,588.48 = 195,361.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    229,272.56x = 343,588.48 × 195,361.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    229,272.56x = 67,123,940,220.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 67,123,940,220.21/229,272.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 292,769.18

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