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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 289,711.40, 434,567.10 and 188,234.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 289,711.40, 434,567.10 and 188,234.60 is: 282,351.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    289,711.40 : 434,567.10 = 188,234.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    289,711.40/434,567.10 = 188,234.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    289,711.40x = 434,567.10 × 188,234.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    289,711.40x = 81,800,564,241.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 81,800,564,241.66/289,711.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 282,351.90

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