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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 291,734.28, 437,601.83 and 192,338.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 291,734.28, 437,601.83 and 192,338.37 is: 288,507.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    291,734.28 : 437,601.83 = 192,338.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    291,734.28/437,601.83 = 192,338.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    291,734.28x = 437,601.83 × 192,338.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    291,734.28x = 84,167,621,729.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 84,167,621,729.53/291,734.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 288,507.82

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