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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 191,727.80, 287,591.70 and 191,727.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 191,727.80, 287,591.70 and 191,727.80 is: 287,591.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    191,727.80 : 287,591.70 = 191,727.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    191,727.80/287,591.70 = 191,727.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    191,727.80x = 287,591.70 × 191,727.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    191,727.80x = 55,139,323,939.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 55,139,323,939.26/191,727.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 287,591.70

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