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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 229,712.96, 344,160.48 and 196,089.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 229,712.96, 344,160.48 and 196,089.92 is: 293,785.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    229,712.96 : 344,160.48 = 196,089.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    229,712.96/344,160.48 = 196,089.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    229,712.96x = 344,160.48 × 196,089.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    229,712.96x = 67,486,400,990.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 67,486,400,990.36/229,712.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 293,785.78

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