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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 293,375.60, 440,063.40 and 188,399.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 293,375.60, 440,063.40 and 188,399.60 is: 282,599.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    293,375.60 : 440,063.40 = 188,399.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    293,375.60/440,063.40 = 188,399.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    293,375.60x = 440,063.40 × 188,399.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    293,375.60x = 82,907,768,534.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 82,907,768,534.64/293,375.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 282,599.40

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