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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 289,628.80, 434,443.20 and 195,150.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 289,628.80, 434,443.20 and 195,150.40 is: 292,725.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    289,628.80 : 434,443.20 = 195,150.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    289,628.80/434,443.20 = 195,150.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    289,628.80x = 434,443.20 × 195,150.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    289,628.80x = 84,781,764,257.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 84,781,764,257.28/289,628.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 292,725.60

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