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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 291,661.20, 437,232.60 and 191,869.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 291,661.20, 437,232.60 and 191,869.20 is: 287,633.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    291,661.20 : 437,232.60 = 191,869.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    291,661.20/437,232.60 = 191,869.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    291,661.20x = 437,232.60 × 191,869.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    291,661.20x = 83,891,469,175.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 83,891,469,175.92/291,661.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 287,633.29

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