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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 293,635.20, 440,452.80 and 195,139.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 293,635.20, 440,452.80 and 195,139.20 is: 292,708.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    293,635.20 : 440,452.80 = 195,139.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    293,635.20/440,452.80 = 195,139.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    293,635.20x = 440,452.80 × 195,139.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    293,635.20x = 85,949,607,029.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 85,949,607,029.76/293,635.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 292,708.80

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