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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 293,362.60, 440,043.90 and 188,386.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 293,362.60, 440,043.90 and 188,386.60 is: 282,579.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    293,362.60 : 440,043.90 = 188,386.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    293,362.60/440,043.90 = 188,386.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    293,362.60x = 440,043.90 × 188,386.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    293,362.60x = 82,898,374,171.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 82,898,374,171.74/293,362.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 282,579.90

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