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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 289,322.90, 433,919.55 and 190,178.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 289,322.90, 433,919.55 and 190,178.90 is: 285,225.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    289,322.90 : 433,919.55 = 190,178.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    289,322.90/433,919.55 = 190,178.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    289,322.90x = 433,919.55 × 190,178.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    289,322.90x = 82,522,342,707.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 82,522,342,707.50/289,322.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 285,225.76

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