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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 289,133.60, 433,700.40 and 194,655.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 289,133.60, 433,700.40 and 194,655.20 is: 291,982.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    289,133.60 : 433,700.40 = 194,655.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    289,133.60/433,700.40 = 194,655.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    289,133.60x = 433,700.40 × 194,655.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    289,133.60x = 84,422,038,102.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 84,422,038,102.08/289,133.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 291,982.80

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