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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 293,257.60, 439,886.40 and 188,281.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 293,257.60, 439,886.40 and 188,281.60 is: 282,422.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    293,257.60 : 439,886.40 = 188,281.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    293,257.60/439,886.40 = 188,281.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    293,257.60x = 439,886.40 × 188,281.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    293,257.60x = 82,822,515,210.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 82,822,515,210.24/293,257.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 282,422.40

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