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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 289,146.24, 433,408.32 and 188,991.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 289,146.24, 433,408.32 and 188,991.36 is: 283,283.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    289,146.24 : 433,408.32 = 188,991.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    289,146.24/433,408.32 = 188,991.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    289,146.24x = 433,408.32 × 188,991.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    289,146.24x = 81,910,427,832.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 81,910,427,832.12/289,146.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 283,283.74

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