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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 288,927.90, 432,954.45 and 195,324.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 288,927.90, 432,954.45 and 195,324.30 is: 292,690.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    288,927.90 : 432,954.45 = 195,324.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    288,927.90/432,954.45 = 195,324.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    288,927.90x = 432,954.45 × 195,324.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    288,927.90x = 84,566,524,878.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 84,566,524,878.14/288,927.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 292,690.75

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