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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 289,852.80, 434,779.20 and 195,849.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 289,852.80, 434,779.20 and 195,849.60 is: 293,774.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    289,852.80 : 434,779.20 = 195,849.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    289,852.80/434,779.20 = 195,849.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    289,852.80x = 434,779.20 × 195,849.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    289,852.80x = 85,151,332,408.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 85,151,332,408.32/289,852.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 293,774.40

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