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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 293,720.97, 440,778.30 and 188,613.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 293,720.97, 440,778.30 and 188,613.75 is: 283,047.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    293,720.97 : 440,778.30 = 188,613.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    293,720.97/440,778.30 = 188,613.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    293,720.97x = 440,778.30 × 188,613.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    293,720.97x = 83,136,848,081.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 83,136,848,081.63/293,720.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 283,047.03

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