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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 289,209.60, 433,814.40 and 194,731.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 289,209.60, 433,814.40 and 194,731.20 is: 292,096.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    289,209.60 : 433,814.40 = 194,731.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    289,209.60/433,814.40 = 194,731.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    289,209.60x = 433,814.40 × 194,731.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    289,209.60x = 84,477,198,689.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 84,477,198,689.28/289,209.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 292,096.80

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