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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 293,411.10, 440,116.65 and 188,435.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 293,411.10, 440,116.65 and 188,435.10 is: 282,652.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    293,411.10 : 440,116.65 = 188,435.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    293,411.10/440,116.65 = 188,435.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    293,411.10x = 440,116.65 × 188,435.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    293,411.10x = 82,933,424,954.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 82,933,424,954.42/293,411.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 282,652.65

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