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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 289,755.20, 434,049.60 and 195,276.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 289,755.20, 434,049.60 and 195,276.80 is: 292,522.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    289,755.20 : 434,049.60 = 195,276.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    289,755.20/434,049.60 = 195,276.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    289,755.20x = 434,049.60 × 195,276.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    289,755.20x = 84,759,816,929.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 84,759,816,929.28/289,755.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 292,522.16

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