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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 286,730.60, 430,095.90 and 192,252.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 286,730.60, 430,095.90 and 192,252.20 is: 288,378.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    286,730.60 : 430,095.90 = 192,252.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    286,730.60/430,095.90 = 192,252.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    286,730.60x = 430,095.90 × 192,252.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    286,730.60x = 82,686,882,985.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 82,686,882,985.98/286,730.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 288,378.30

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