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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 289,987.18, 434,761.90 and 190,172.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 289,987.18, 434,761.90 and 190,172.50 is: 285,115.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    289,987.18 : 434,761.90 = 190,172.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    289,987.18/434,761.90 = 190,172.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    289,987.18x = 434,761.90 × 190,172.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    289,987.18x = 82,679,757,427.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 82,679,757,427.75/289,987.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 285,115.22

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