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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 286,740.80, 430,111.20 and 192,737.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 286,740.80, 430,111.20 and 192,737.60 is: 289,106.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    286,740.80 : 430,111.20 = 192,737.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    286,740.80/430,111.20 = 192,737.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    286,740.80x = 430,111.20 × 192,737.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    286,740.80x = 82,898,600,421.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 82,898,600,421.12/286,740.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 289,106.40

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