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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 293,363.60, 440,045.40 and 188,387.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 293,363.60, 440,045.40 and 188,387.60 is: 282,581.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    293,363.60 : 440,045.40 = 188,387.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    293,363.60/440,045.40 = 188,387.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    293,363.60x = 440,045.40 × 188,387.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    293,363.60x = 82,899,096,797.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 82,899,096,797.04/293,363.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 282,581.40

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