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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 291,915.60, 437,873.40 and 192,188.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 291,915.60, 437,873.40 and 192,188.40 is: 288,282.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    291,915.60 : 437,873.40 = 192,188.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    291,915.60/437,873.40 = 192,188.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    291,915.60x = 437,873.40 × 192,188.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    291,915.60x = 84,154,188,148.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 84,154,188,148.56/291,915.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 288,282.60

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