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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 293,075.16, 438,822.31 and 191,621.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 293,075.16, 438,822.31 and 191,621.60 is: 286,915.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    293,075.16 : 438,822.31 = 191,621.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    293,075.16/438,822.31 = 191,621.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    293,075.16x = 438,822.31 × 191,621.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    293,075.16x = 84,087,832,489.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 84,087,832,489.60/293,075.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 286,915.59

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