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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 289,379.70, 433,486.35 and 194,901.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 289,379.70, 433,486.35 and 194,901.30 is: 291,959.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    289,379.70 : 433,486.35 = 194,901.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    289,379.70/433,486.35 = 194,901.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    289,379.70x = 433,486.35 × 194,901.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    289,379.70x = 84,487,053,147.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 84,487,053,147.26/289,379.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 291,959.16

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