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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 288,088.60, 431,096.10 and 194,776.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 288,088.60, 431,096.10 and 194,776.60 is: 291,463.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    288,088.60 : 431,096.10 = 194,776.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    288,088.60/431,096.10 = 194,776.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    288,088.60x = 431,096.10 × 194,776.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    288,088.60x = 83,967,432,631.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 83,967,432,631.26/288,088.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 291,463.92

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