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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 291,247.20, 436,870.80 and 192,751.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 291,247.20, 436,870.80 and 192,751.20 is: 289,126.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    291,247.20 : 436,870.80 = 192,751.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    291,247.20/436,870.80 = 192,751.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    291,247.20x = 436,870.80 × 192,751.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    291,247.20x = 84,207,370,944.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 84,207,370,944.96/291,247.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 289,126.80

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