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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 291,919.60, 437,879.40 and 192,192.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 291,919.60, 437,879.40 and 192,192.40 is: 288,288.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    291,919.60 : 437,879.40 = 192,192.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    291,919.60/437,879.40 = 192,192.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    291,919.60x = 437,879.40 × 192,192.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    291,919.60x = 84,157,092,796.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 84,157,092,796.56/291,919.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 288,288.60

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