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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 261,950.70, 392,926.05 and 191,966.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 261,950.70, 392,926.05 and 191,966.70 is: 287,950.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    261,950.70 : 392,926.05 = 191,966.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    261,950.70/392,926.05 = 191,966.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    261,950.70x = 392,926.05 × 191,966.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    261,950.70x = 75,428,717,162.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 75,428,717,162.54/261,950.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 287,950.05

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