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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 289,794.20, 434,432.10 and 190,002.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 289,794.20, 434,432.10 and 190,002.20 is: 284,833.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    289,794.20 : 434,432.10 = 190,002.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    289,794.20/434,432.10 = 190,002.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    289,794.20x = 434,432.10 × 190,002.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    289,794.20x = 82,543,054,750.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 82,543,054,750.62/289,794.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 284,833.36

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