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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 282,026.24, 389,263.92 and 191,533.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 282,026.24, 389,263.92 and 191,533.04 is: 264,361.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    282,026.24 : 389,263.92 = 191,533.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    282,026.24/389,263.92 = 191,533.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    282,026.24x = 389,263.92 × 191,533.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    282,026.24x = 74,556,901,959.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 74,556,901,959.92/282,026.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 264,361.58

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