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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 469,933.92, 705,600.72 and 189,997.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 469,933.92, 705,600.72 and 189,997.92 is: 285,279.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    469,933.92 : 705,600.72 = 189,997.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    469,933.92/705,600.72 = 189,997.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    469,933.92x = 705,600.72 × 189,997.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    469,933.92x = 134,062,669,150.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 134,062,669,150.50/469,933.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 285,279.83

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