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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 289,367.40, 433,986.30 and 190,223.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 289,367.40, 433,986.30 and 190,223.40 is: 285,292.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    289,367.40 : 433,986.30 = 190,223.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    289,367.40/433,986.30 = 190,223.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    289,367.40x = 433,986.30 × 190,223.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    289,367.40x = 82,554,349,539.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 82,554,349,539.42/289,367.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 285,292.50

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