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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 286,772.80, 429,770.40 and 191,732.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 286,772.80, 429,770.40 and 191,732.80 is: 287,339.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    286,772.80 : 429,770.40 = 191,732.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    286,772.80/429,770.40 = 191,732.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    286,772.80x = 429,770.40 × 191,732.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    286,772.80x = 82,401,082,149.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 82,401,082,149.12/286,772.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 287,339.25

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