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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 289,144.60, 433,716.90 and 194,666.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 289,144.60, 433,716.90 and 194,666.20 is: 291,999.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    289,144.60 : 433,716.90 = 194,666.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    289,144.60/433,716.90 = 194,666.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    289,144.60x = 433,716.90 × 194,666.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    289,144.60x = 84,430,020,798.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 84,430,020,798.78/289,144.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 291,999.30

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