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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 287,688.08, 431,677.92 and 193,997

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 287,688.08, 431,677.92 and 193,997 is: 291,093.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    287,688.08 : 431,677.92 = 193,997 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    287,688.08/431,677.92 = 193,997/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    287,688.08x = 431,677.92 × 193,997
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    287,688.08x = 83,744,221,446.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 83,744,221,446.24/287,688.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 291,093.82

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