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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 289,364.88, 399,461.98 and 192,729.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 289,364.88, 399,461.98 and 192,729.55 is: 266,058.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    289,364.88 : 399,461.98 = 192,729.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    289,364.88/399,461.98 = 192,729.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    289,364.88x = 399,461.98 × 192,729.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    289,364.88x = 76,988,127,647.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 76,988,127,647.51/289,364.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 266,058.99

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