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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 282,028.24, 389,266.68 and 191,535.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 282,028.24, 389,266.68 and 191,535.04 is: 264,364.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    282,028.24 : 389,266.68 = 191,535.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    282,028.24/389,266.68 = 191,535.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    282,028.24x = 389,266.68 × 191,535.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    282,028.24x = 74,558,209,124.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 74,558,209,124.47/282,028.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 264,364.34

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