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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 288,662.70, 432,994.05 and 194,184.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 288,662.70, 432,994.05 and 194,184.30 is: 291,276.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    288,662.70 : 432,994.05 = 194,184.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    288,662.70/432,994.05 = 194,184.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    288,662.70x = 432,994.05 × 194,184.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    288,662.70x = 84,080,646,503.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 84,080,646,503.42/288,662.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 291,276.45

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