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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 288,894, 398,728.80 and 193,566.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 288,894, 398,728.80 and 193,566.96 is: 267,159.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    288,894 : 398,728.80 = 193,566.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    288,894/398,728.80 = 193,566.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    288,894x = 398,728.80 × 193,566.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    288,894x = 77,180,721,680.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 77,180,721,680.45/288,894
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 267,159.31

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