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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 288,846.60, 433,269.90 and 194,368.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 288,846.60, 433,269.90 and 194,368.20 is: 291,552.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    288,846.60 : 433,269.90 = 194,368.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    288,846.60/433,269.90 = 194,368.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    288,846.60x = 433,269.90 × 194,368.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    288,846.60x = 84,213,890,577.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 84,213,890,577.18/288,846.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 291,552.30

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