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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 289,226.60, 433,839.90 and 194,748.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 289,226.60, 433,839.90 and 194,748.20 is: 292,122.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    289,226.60 : 433,839.90 = 194,748.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    289,226.60/433,839.90 = 194,748.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    289,226.60x = 433,839.90 × 194,748.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    289,226.60x = 84,489,539,613.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 84,489,539,613.18/289,226.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 292,122.30

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