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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 291,674.20, 437,252.10 and 191,882.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 291,674.20, 437,252.10 and 191,882.20 is: 287,652.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    291,674.20 : 437,252.10 = 191,882.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    291,674.20/437,252.10 = 191,882.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    291,674.20x = 437,252.10 × 191,882.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    291,674.20x = 83,900,894,902.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 83,900,894,902.62/291,674.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 287,652.78

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