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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 289,703.60, 434,555.40 and 195,225.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 289,703.60, 434,555.40 and 195,225.20 is: 292,837.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    289,703.60 : 434,555.40 = 195,225.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    289,703.60/434,555.40 = 195,225.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    289,703.60x = 434,555.40 × 195,225.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    289,703.60x = 84,836,164,876.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 84,836,164,876.08/289,703.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 292,837.80

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