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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 289,705.40, 434,558.10 and 188,228.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 289,705.40, 434,558.10 and 188,228.60 is: 282,342.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    289,705.40 : 434,558.10 = 188,228.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    289,705.40/434,558.10 = 188,228.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    289,705.40x = 434,558.10 × 188,228.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    289,705.40x = 81,796,262,781.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 81,796,262,781.66/289,705.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 282,342.90

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