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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 289,741.80, 434,612.70 and 195,738.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 289,741.80, 434,612.70 and 195,738.60 is: 293,607.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    289,741.80 : 434,612.70 = 195,738.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    289,741.80/434,612.70 = 195,738.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    289,741.80x = 434,612.70 × 195,738.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    289,741.80x = 85,070,481,440.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 85,070,481,440.22/289,741.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 293,607.90

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