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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 289,322.40, 433,918.80 and 190,178.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 289,322.40, 433,918.80 and 190,178.40 is: 285,225.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    289,322.40 : 433,918.80 = 190,178.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    289,322.40/433,918.80 = 190,178.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    289,322.40x = 433,918.80 × 190,178.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    289,322.40x = 82,521,983,113.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 82,521,983,113.92/289,322.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 285,225.01

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