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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 291,754.40, 437,631.60 and 192,048.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 291,754.40, 437,631.60 and 192,048.80 is: 288,073.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    291,754.40 : 437,631.60 = 192,048.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    291,754.40/437,631.60 = 192,048.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    291,754.40x = 437,631.60 × 192,048.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    291,754.40x = 84,046,623,622.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 84,046,623,622.08/291,754.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 288,073.20

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