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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 289,044.36, 398,991.96 and 193,516.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 289,044.36, 398,991.96 and 193,516.20 is: 267,126.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    289,044.36 : 398,991.96 = 193,516.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    289,044.36/398,991.96 = 193,516.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    289,044.36x = 398,991.96 × 193,516.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    289,044.36x = 77,211,407,929.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 77,211,407,929.75/289,044.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 267,126.50

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