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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 289,947.60, 434,921.40 and 195,469.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 289,947.60, 434,921.40 and 195,469.20 is: 293,203.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    289,947.60 : 434,921.40 = 195,469.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    289,947.60/434,921.40 = 195,469.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    289,947.60x = 434,921.40 × 195,469.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    289,947.60x = 85,013,738,120.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 85,013,738,120.88/289,947.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 293,203.80

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