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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 286,467.93, 395,187.53 and 190,852.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 286,467.93, 395,187.53 and 190,852.29 is: 263,284.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    286,467.93 : 395,187.53 = 190,852.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    286,467.93/395,187.53 = 190,852.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    286,467.93x = 395,187.53 × 190,852.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    286,467.93x = 75,422,444,125.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 75,422,444,125.68/286,467.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 263,284.08

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