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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 291,604.20, 437,579.10 and 192,049.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 291,604.20, 437,579.10 and 192,049.80 is: 288,188.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    291,604.20 : 437,579.10 = 192,049.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    291,604.20/437,579.10 = 192,049.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    291,604.20x = 437,579.10 × 192,049.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    291,604.20x = 84,036,978,639.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 84,036,978,639.18/291,604.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 288,188.51

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