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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 293,868.60, 440,802.90 and 188,892.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 293,868.60, 440,802.90 and 188,892.60 is: 283,338.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    293,868.60 : 440,802.90 = 188,892.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    293,868.60/440,802.90 = 188,892.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    293,868.60x = 440,802.90 × 188,892.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    293,868.60x = 83,264,405,868.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 83,264,405,868.54/293,868.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 283,338.90

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