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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 293,901.60, 440,852.40 and 188,925.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 293,901.60, 440,852.40 and 188,925.60 is: 283,388.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    293,901.60 : 440,852.40 = 188,925.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    293,901.60/440,852.40 = 188,925.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    293,901.60x = 440,852.40 × 188,925.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    293,901.60x = 83,288,304,181.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 83,288,304,181.44/293,901.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 283,388.40

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