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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 289,697.40, 434,546.10 and 188,220.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 289,697.40, 434,546.10 and 188,220.60 is: 282,330.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    289,697.40 : 434,546.10 = 188,220.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    289,697.40/434,546.10 = 188,220.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    289,697.40x = 434,546.10 × 188,220.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    289,697.40x = 81,790,527,669.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 81,790,527,669.66/289,697.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 282,330.90

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