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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 291,246.20, 436,869.30 and 192,750.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 291,246.20, 436,869.30 and 192,750.20 is: 289,125.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    291,246.20 : 436,869.30 = 192,750.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    291,246.20/436,869.30 = 192,750.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    291,246.20x = 436,869.30 × 192,750.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    291,246.20x = 84,206,644,948.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 84,206,644,948.86/291,246.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 289,125.30

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