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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 289,414.40, 434,056.80 and 190,270.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 289,414.40, 434,056.80 and 190,270.40 is: 285,363.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    289,414.40 : 434,056.80 = 190,270.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    289,414.40/434,056.80 = 190,270.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    289,414.40x = 434,056.80 × 190,270.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    289,414.40x = 82,588,160,958.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 82,588,160,958.72/289,414.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 285,363.00

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