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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 289,057.36, 399,009.90 and 193,529.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 289,057.36, 399,009.90 and 193,529.20 is: 267,144.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    289,057.36 : 399,009.90 = 193,529.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    289,057.36/399,009.90 = 193,529.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    289,057.36x = 399,009.90 × 193,529.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    289,057.36x = 77,220,066,739.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 77,220,066,739.08/289,057.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 267,144.44

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