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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 292,605.20, 438,907.80 and 194,109.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 292,605.20, 438,907.80 and 194,109.20 is: 291,163.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    292,605.20 : 438,907.80 = 194,109.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    292,605.20/438,907.80 = 194,109.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    292,605.20x = 438,907.80 × 194,109.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    292,605.20x = 85,196,041,931.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 85,196,041,931.76/292,605.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 291,163.80

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