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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 288,937.70, 433,406.55 and 194,459.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 288,937.70, 433,406.55 and 194,459.30 is: 291,688.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    288,937.70 : 433,406.55 = 194,459.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    288,937.70/433,406.55 = 194,459.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    288,937.70x = 433,406.55 × 194,459.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    288,937.70x = 84,279,934,328.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 84,279,934,328.42/288,937.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 291,688.95

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