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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 293,208.60, 439,812.90 and 188,232.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 293,208.60, 439,812.90 and 188,232.60 is: 282,348.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    293,208.60 : 439,812.90 = 188,232.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    293,208.60/439,812.90 = 188,232.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    293,208.60x = 439,812.90 × 188,232.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    293,208.60x = 82,787,125,680.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 82,787,125,680.54/293,208.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 282,348.90

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