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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 287,851.80, 431,388.90 and 192,811.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 287,851.80, 431,388.90 and 192,811.80 is: 288,957.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    287,851.80 : 431,388.90 = 192,811.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    287,851.80/431,388.90 = 192,811.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    287,851.80x = 431,388.90 × 192,811.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    287,851.80x = 83,176,870,309.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 83,176,870,309.02/287,851.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 288,957.27

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