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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 287,841.30, 431,373.15 and 192,801.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 287,841.30, 431,373.15 and 192,801.30 is: 288,941.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    287,841.30 : 431,373.15 = 192,801.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    287,841.30/431,373.15 = 192,801.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    287,841.30x = 431,373.15 × 192,801.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    287,841.30x = 83,169,304,105.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 83,169,304,105.10/287,841.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 288,941.52

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