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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 289,506.95, 434,737.92 and 195,342.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 289,506.95, 434,737.92 and 195,342.02 is: 293,335.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    289,506.95 : 434,737.92 = 195,342.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    289,506.95/434,737.92 = 195,342.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    289,506.95x = 434,737.92 × 195,342.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    289,506.95x = 84,922,583,463.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 84,922,583,463.40/289,506.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 293,335.22

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