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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 289,788.48, 399,759.84 and 193,158.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 289,788.48, 399,759.84 and 193,158.72 is: 266,460.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    289,788.48 : 399,759.84 = 193,158.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    289,788.48/399,759.84 = 193,158.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    289,788.48x = 399,759.84 × 193,158.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    289,788.48x = 77,217,099,001.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 77,217,099,001.80/289,788.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 266,460.21

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