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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 289,218.60, 433,827.90 and 194,740.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 289,218.60, 433,827.90 and 194,740.20 is: 292,110.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    289,218.60 : 433,827.90 = 194,740.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    289,218.60/433,827.90 = 194,740.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    289,218.60x = 433,827.90 × 194,740.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    289,218.60x = 84,483,732,011.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 84,483,732,011.58/289,218.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 292,110.30

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