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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 293,114.60, 439,671.90 and 188,138.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 293,114.60, 439,671.90 and 188,138.60 is: 282,207.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    293,114.60 : 439,671.90 = 188,138.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    293,114.60/439,671.90 = 188,138.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    293,114.60x = 439,671.90 × 188,138.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    293,114.60x = 82,719,255,725.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 82,719,255,725.34/293,114.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 282,207.90

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