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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 286,872.12, 395,966.90 and 191,378.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 286,872.12, 395,966.90 and 191,378.58 is: 264,158.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    286,872.12 : 395,966.90 = 191,378.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    286,872.12/395,966.90 = 191,378.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    286,872.12x = 395,966.90 × 191,378.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    286,872.12x = 75,779,582,092.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 75,779,582,092.11/286,872.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 264,158.06

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