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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 287,846.80, 431,381.40 and 192,806.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 287,846.80, 431,381.40 and 192,806.80 is: 288,949.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    287,846.80 : 431,381.40 = 192,806.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    287,846.80/431,381.40 = 192,806.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    287,846.80x = 431,381.40 × 192,806.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    287,846.80x = 83,173,267,313.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 83,173,267,313.52/287,846.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 288,949.77

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