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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 291,576.34, 402,450.51 and 189,855.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 291,576.34, 402,450.51 and 189,855.96 is: 262,050.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    291,576.34 : 402,450.51 = 189,855.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    291,576.34/402,450.51 = 189,855.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    291,576.34x = 402,450.51 × 189,855.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    291,576.34x = 76,407,627,928.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 76,407,627,928.54/291,576.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 262,050.16

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