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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 289,915.20, 434,872.80 and 195,436.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 289,915.20, 434,872.80 and 195,436.80 is: 293,155.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    289,915.20 : 434,872.80 = 195,436.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    289,915.20/434,872.80 = 195,436.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    289,915.20x = 434,872.80 × 195,436.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    289,915.20x = 84,990,148,439.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 84,990,148,439.04/289,915.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 293,155.20

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