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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 289,220.60, 433,830.90 and 194,742.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 289,220.60, 433,830.90 and 194,742.20 is: 292,113.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    289,220.60 : 433,830.90 = 194,742.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    289,220.60/433,830.90 = 194,742.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    289,220.60x = 433,830.90 × 194,742.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    289,220.60x = 84,485,183,893.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 84,485,183,893.98/289,220.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 292,113.30

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