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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 289,907.60, 434,861.40 and 195,429.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 289,907.60, 434,861.40 and 195,429.20 is: 293,143.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    289,907.60 : 434,861.40 = 195,429.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    289,907.60/434,861.40 = 195,429.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    289,907.60x = 434,861.40 × 195,429.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    289,907.60x = 84,984,615,512.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 84,984,615,512.88/289,907.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 293,143.80

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