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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 291,949.96, 403,000.50 and 191,354.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 291,949.96, 403,000.50 and 191,354.44 is: 264,140.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    291,949.96 : 403,000.50 = 191,354.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    291,949.96/403,000.50 = 191,354.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    291,949.96x = 403,000.50 × 191,354.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    291,949.96x = 77,115,934,997.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 77,115,934,997.22/291,949.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 264,140.93

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