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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 293,485.60, 440,228.40 and 188,509.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 293,485.60, 440,228.40 and 188,509.60 is: 282,764.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    293,485.60 : 440,228.40 = 188,509.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    293,485.60/440,228.40 = 188,509.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    293,485.60x = 440,228.40 × 188,509.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    293,485.60x = 82,987,279,592.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 82,987,279,592.64/293,485.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 282,764.40

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