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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 200,029.60, 300,044.40 and 190,844.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 200,029.60, 300,044.40 and 190,844.20 is: 286,266.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    200,029.60 : 300,044.40 = 190,844.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    200,029.60/300,044.40 = 190,844.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    200,029.60x = 300,044.40 × 190,844.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    200,029.60x = 57,261,733,482.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 57,261,733,482.48/200,029.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 286,266.30

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