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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 291,837.69, 437,518.76 and 195,873.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 291,837.69, 437,518.76 and 195,873.89 is: 293,651.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    291,837.69 : 437,518.76 = 195,873.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    291,837.69/437,518.76 = 195,873.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    291,837.69x = 437,518.76 × 195,873.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    291,837.69x = 85,698,498,302.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 85,698,498,302.21/291,837.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 293,651.24

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