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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 289,452.80, 434,179.20 and 194,974.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 289,452.80, 434,179.20 and 194,974.40 is: 292,461.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    289,452.80 : 434,179.20 = 194,974.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    289,452.80/434,179.20 = 194,974.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    289,452.80x = 434,179.20 × 194,974.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    289,452.80x = 84,653,829,012.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 84,653,829,012.48/289,452.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 292,461.60

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