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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 288,261.96, 397,687.08 and 192,617.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 288,261.96, 397,687.08 and 192,617.16 is: 265,735.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    288,261.96 : 397,687.08 = 192,617.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    288,261.96/397,687.08 = 192,617.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    288,261.96x = 397,687.08 × 192,617.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    288,261.96x = 76,601,355,918.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 76,601,355,918.29/288,261.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 265,735.22

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