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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 291,674.70, 437,252.85 and 191,882.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 291,674.70, 437,252.85 and 191,882.70 is: 287,653.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    291,674.70 : 437,252.85 = 191,882.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    291,674.70/437,252.85 = 191,882.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    291,674.70x = 437,252.85 × 191,882.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    291,674.70x = 83,901,257,440.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 83,901,257,440.70/291,674.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 287,653.53

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