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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 287,978.70, 431,968.05 and 193,500.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 287,978.70, 431,968.05 and 193,500.30 is: 290,250.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    287,978.70 : 431,968.05 = 193,500.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    287,978.70/431,968.05 = 193,500.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    287,978.70x = 431,968.05 × 193,500.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    287,978.70x = 83,585,947,265.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 83,585,947,265.42/287,978.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 290,250.45

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