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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 293,381.60, 440,072.46 and 188,864.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 293,381.60, 440,072.46 and 188,864.87 is: 283,297.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    293,381.60 : 440,072.46 = 188,864.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    293,381.60/440,072.46 = 188,864.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    293,381.60x = 440,072.46 × 188,864.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    293,381.60x = 83,114,225,748.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 83,114,225,748.12/293,381.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 283,297.34

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