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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 287,847.80, 431,382.90 and 192,807.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 287,847.80, 431,382.90 and 192,807.80 is: 288,951.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    287,847.80 : 431,382.90 = 192,807.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    287,847.80/431,382.90 = 192,807.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    287,847.80x = 431,382.90 × 192,807.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    287,847.80x = 83,173,987,906.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 83,173,987,906.62/287,847.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 288,951.27

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