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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 229,713.96, 344,161.98 and 196,090.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 229,713.96, 344,161.98 and 196,090.92 is: 293,787.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    229,713.96 : 344,161.98 = 196,090.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    229,713.96/344,161.98 = 196,090.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    229,713.96x = 344,161.98 × 196,090.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    229,713.96x = 67,487,039,287.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 67,487,039,287.22/229,713.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 293,787.28

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