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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 289,424.60, 434,136.90 and 194,946.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 289,424.60, 434,136.90 and 194,946.20 is: 292,419.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    289,424.60 : 434,136.90 = 194,946.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    289,424.60/434,136.90 = 194,946.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    289,424.60x = 434,136.90 × 194,946.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    289,424.60x = 84,633,338,934.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 84,633,338,934.78/289,424.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 292,419.30

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