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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 287,965.20, 431,947.80 and 193,486.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 287,965.20, 431,947.80 and 193,486.80 is: 290,230.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    287,965.20 : 431,947.80 = 193,486.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    287,965.20/431,947.80 = 193,486.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    287,965.20x = 431,947.80 × 193,486.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    287,965.20x = 83,576,197,589.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 83,576,197,589.04/287,965.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 290,230.20

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