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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 289,211.60, 433,817.40 and 194,733.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 289,211.60, 433,817.40 and 194,733.20 is: 292,099.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    289,211.60 : 433,817.40 = 194,733.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    289,211.60/433,817.40 = 194,733.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    289,211.60x = 433,817.40 × 194,733.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    289,211.60x = 84,478,650,517.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 84,478,650,517.68/289,211.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 292,099.80

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