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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 293,445.20, 440,167.80 and 194,949.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 293,445.20, 440,167.80 and 194,949.20 is: 292,423.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    293,445.20 : 440,167.80 = 194,949.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    293,445.20/440,167.80 = 194,949.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    293,445.20x = 440,167.80 × 194,949.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    293,445.20x = 85,810,360,475.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 85,810,360,475.76/293,445.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 292,423.80

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