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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 287,916.74, 397,452.52 and 185,991.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 287,916.74, 397,452.52 and 185,991.91 is: 256,751.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    287,916.74 : 397,452.52 = 185,991.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    287,916.74/397,452.52 = 185,991.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    287,916.74x = 397,452.52 × 185,991.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    287,916.74x = 73,922,952,567.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 73,922,952,567.97/287,916.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 256,751.15

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