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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 295,775.80, 443,663.70 and 189,487.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 295,775.80, 443,663.70 and 189,487.60 is: 284,231.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    295,775.80 : 443,663.70 = 189,487.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    295,775.80/443,663.70 = 189,487.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    295,775.80x = 443,663.70 × 189,487.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    295,775.80x = 84,068,769,720.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 84,068,769,720.12/295,775.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 284,231.40

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