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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 282,029.24, 389,268.06 and 191,536.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 282,029.24, 389,268.06 and 191,536.04 is: 264,365.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    282,029.24 : 389,268.06 = 191,536.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    282,029.24/389,268.06 = 191,536.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    282,029.24x = 389,268.06 × 191,536.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    282,029.24x = 74,558,862,710.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 74,558,862,710.88/282,029.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 264,365.72

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