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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 287,940.80, 431,911.20 and 193,462.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 287,940.80, 431,911.20 and 193,462.40 is: 290,193.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    287,940.80 : 431,911.20 = 193,462.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    287,940.80/431,911.20 = 193,462.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    287,940.80x = 431,911.20 × 193,462.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    287,940.80x = 83,558,577,338.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 83,558,577,338.88/287,940.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 290,193.60

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