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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 289,315.40, 433,908.30 and 190,171.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 289,315.40, 433,908.30 and 190,171.40 is: 285,214.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    289,315.40 : 433,908.30 = 190,171.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    289,315.40/433,908.30 = 190,171.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    289,315.40x = 433,908.30 × 190,171.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    289,315.40x = 82,516,948,882.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 82,516,948,882.62/289,315.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 285,214.51

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