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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 293,997.60, 440,996.40 and 189,021.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 293,997.60, 440,996.40 and 189,021.60 is: 283,532.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    293,997.60 : 440,996.40 = 189,021.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    293,997.60/440,996.40 = 189,021.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    293,997.60x = 440,996.40 × 189,021.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    293,997.60x = 83,357,845,122.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 83,357,845,122.24/293,997.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 283,532.40

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