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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 191,609.40, 287,414.10 and 191,609.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 191,609.40, 287,414.10 and 191,609.40 is: 287,414.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    191,609.40 : 287,414.10 = 191,609.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    191,609.40/287,414.10 = 191,609.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    191,609.40x = 287,414.10 × 191,609.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    191,609.40x = 55,071,243,252.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 55,071,243,252.54/191,609.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 287,414.10

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