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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 289,212.70, 433,235.85 and 194,734.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 289,212.70, 433,235.85 and 194,734.30 is: 291,708.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    289,212.70 : 433,235.85 = 194,734.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    289,212.70/433,235.85 = 194,734.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    289,212.70x = 433,235.85 × 194,734.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    289,212.70x = 84,365,879,984.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 84,365,879,984.66/289,212.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 291,708.77

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