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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 289,416.40, 434,059.80 and 190,272.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 289,416.40, 434,059.80 and 190,272.40 is: 285,366.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    289,416.40 : 434,059.80 = 190,272.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    289,416.40/434,059.80 = 190,272.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    289,416.40x = 434,059.80 × 190,272.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    289,416.40x = 82,589,599,889.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 82,589,599,889.52/289,416.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 285,366.00

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