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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 293,718.97, 440,775.30 and 188,611.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 293,718.97, 440,775.30 and 188,611.75 is: 283,044.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    293,718.97 : 440,775.30 = 188,611.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    293,718.97/440,775.30 = 188,611.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    293,718.97x = 440,775.30 × 188,611.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    293,718.97x = 83,135,400,689.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 83,135,400,689.78/293,718.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 283,044.03

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