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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 289,377.20, 433,482.60 and 194,898.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 289,377.20, 433,482.60 and 194,898.80 is: 291,955.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    289,377.20 : 433,482.60 = 194,898.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    289,377.20/433,482.60 = 194,898.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    289,377.20x = 433,482.60 × 194,898.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    289,377.20x = 84,485,238,560.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 84,485,238,560.88/289,377.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 291,955.41

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