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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 289,803.20, 434,704.80 and 195,324.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 289,803.20, 434,704.80 and 195,324.80 is: 292,987.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    289,803.20 : 434,704.80 = 195,324.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    289,803.20/434,704.80 = 195,324.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    289,803.20x = 434,704.80 × 195,324.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    289,803.20x = 84,908,628,119.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 84,908,628,119.04/289,803.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 292,987.20

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