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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 289,219.60, 433,829.40 and 194,741.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 289,219.60, 433,829.40 and 194,741.20 is: 292,111.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    289,219.60 : 433,829.40 = 194,741.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    289,219.60/433,829.40 = 194,741.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    289,219.60x = 433,829.40 × 194,741.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    289,219.60x = 84,484,457,951.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 84,484,457,951.28/289,219.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 292,111.80

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