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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 293,721.60, 440,582.40 and 188,745.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 293,721.60, 440,582.40 and 188,745.60 is: 283,118.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    293,721.60 : 440,582.40 = 188,745.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    293,721.60/440,582.40 = 188,745.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    293,721.60x = 440,582.40 × 188,745.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    293,721.60x = 83,157,989,437.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 83,157,989,437.44/293,721.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 283,118.40

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