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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 291,891.60, 437,837.40 and 192,164.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 291,891.60, 437,837.40 and 192,164.40 is: 288,246.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    291,891.60 : 437,837.40 = 192,164.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    291,891.60/437,837.40 = 192,164.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    291,891.60x = 437,837.40 × 192,164.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    291,891.60x = 84,136,761,268.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 84,136,761,268.56/291,891.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 288,246.60

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