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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 293,072.80, 439,609.20 and 188,010.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 293,072.80, 439,609.20 and 188,010.40 is: 282,015.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    293,072.80 : 439,609.20 = 188,010.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    293,072.80/439,609.20 = 188,010.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    293,072.80x = 439,609.20 × 188,010.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    293,072.80x = 82,651,101,535.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 82,651,101,535.68/293,072.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 282,015.60

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