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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 289,228.80, 433,843.20 and 194,750.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 289,228.80, 433,843.20 and 194,750.40 is: 292,125.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    289,228.80 : 433,843.20 = 194,750.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    289,228.80/433,843.20 = 194,750.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    289,228.80x = 433,843.20 × 194,750.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    289,228.80x = 84,491,136,737.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 84,491,136,737.28/289,228.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 292,125.60

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