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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 289,376.40, 433,999.80 and 190,232.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 289,376.40, 433,999.80 and 190,232.40 is: 285,306.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    289,376.40 : 433,999.80 = 190,232.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    289,376.40/433,999.80 = 190,232.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    289,376.40x = 433,999.80 × 190,232.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    289,376.40x = 82,560,823,553.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 82,560,823,553.52/289,376.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 285,306.00

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