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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 308,954.20, 463,722.90 and 190,856.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 308,954.20, 463,722.90 and 190,856.20 is: 286,464.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    308,954.20 : 463,722.90 = 190,856.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    308,954.20/463,722.90 = 190,856.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    308,954.20x = 463,722.90 × 190,856.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    308,954.20x = 88,504,390,546.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 88,504,390,546.98/308,954.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 286,464.44

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