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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 291,245.20, 436,867.80 and 192,749.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 291,245.20, 436,867.80 and 192,749.20 is: 289,123.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    291,245.20 : 436,867.80 = 192,749.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    291,245.20/436,867.80 = 192,749.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    291,245.20x = 436,867.80 × 192,749.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    291,245.20x = 84,205,918,955.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 84,205,918,955.76/291,245.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 289,123.80

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