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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 293,862.60, 440,793.90 and 188,886.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 293,862.60, 440,793.90 and 188,886.60 is: 283,329.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    293,862.60 : 440,793.90 = 188,886.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    293,862.60/440,793.90 = 188,886.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    293,862.60x = 440,793.90 × 188,886.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    293,862.60x = 83,260,061,071.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 83,260,061,071.74/293,862.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 283,329.90

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