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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 286,901.62, 396,007.59 and 191,408.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 286,901.62, 396,007.59 and 191,408.07 is: 264,198.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    286,901.62 : 396,007.59 = 191,408.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    286,901.62/396,007.59 = 191,408.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    286,901.62x = 396,007.59 × 191,408.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    286,901.62x = 75,799,048,507.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 75,799,048,507.25/286,901.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 264,198.75

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