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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 291,960.06, 402,969.38 and 189,807.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 291,960.06, 402,969.38 and 189,807.72 is: 261,976.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    291,960.06 : 402,969.38 = 189,807.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    291,960.06/402,969.38 = 189,807.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    291,960.06x = 402,969.38 × 189,807.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    291,960.06x = 76,486,698,298.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 76,486,698,298.58/291,960.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 261,976.58

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