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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 293,521.60, 440,282.40 and 188,545.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 293,521.60, 440,282.40 and 188,545.60 is: 282,818.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    293,521.60 : 440,282.40 = 188,545.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    293,521.60/440,282.40 = 188,545.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    293,521.60x = 440,282.40 × 188,545.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    293,521.60x = 83,013,309,277.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 83,013,309,277.44/293,521.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 282,818.40

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