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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 293,520.60, 440,280.90 and 188,544.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 293,520.60, 440,280.90 and 188,544.60 is: 282,816.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    293,520.60 : 440,280.90 = 188,544.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    293,520.60/440,280.90 = 188,544.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    293,520.60x = 440,280.90 × 188,544.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    293,520.60x = 83,012,586,178.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 83,012,586,178.14/293,520.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 282,816.90

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