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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 288,628.20, 432,942.30 and 189,095.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 288,628.20, 432,942.30 and 189,095.40 is: 283,643.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    288,628.20 : 432,942.30 = 189,095.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    288,628.20/432,942.30 = 189,095.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    288,628.20x = 432,942.30 × 189,095.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    288,628.20x = 81,867,397,395.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 81,867,397,395.42/288,628.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 283,643.10

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