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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 287,019.90, 396,142.29 and 190,052.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 287,019.90, 396,142.29 and 190,052.82 is: 262,309.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    287,019.90 : 396,142.29 = 190,052.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    287,019.90/396,142.29 = 190,052.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    287,019.90x = 396,142.29 × 190,052.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    287,019.90x = 75,287,959,335.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 75,287,959,335.76/287,019.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 262,309.20

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