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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 289,390.70, 433,502.85 and 194,912.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 289,390.70, 433,502.85 and 194,912.30 is: 291,975.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    289,390.70 : 433,502.85 = 194,912.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    289,390.70/433,502.85 = 194,912.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    289,390.70x = 433,502.85 × 194,912.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    289,390.70x = 84,495,037,550.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 84,495,037,550.06/289,390.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 291,975.65

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