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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 292,005.42, 437,440.04 and 191,861.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 292,005.42, 437,440.04 and 191,861.34 is: 287,418.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    292,005.42 : 437,440.04 = 191,861.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    292,005.42/437,440.04 = 191,861.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    292,005.42x = 437,440.04 × 191,861.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    292,005.42x = 83,927,832,244.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 83,927,832,244.05/292,005.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 287,418.75

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