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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 291,664.20, 437,237.10 and 191,872.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 291,664.20, 437,237.10 and 191,872.20 is: 287,637.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    291,664.20 : 437,237.10 = 191,872.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    291,664.20/437,237.10 = 191,872.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    291,664.20x = 437,237.10 × 191,872.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    291,664.20x = 83,893,644,298.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 83,893,644,298.62/291,664.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 287,637.78

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