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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 293,187.40, 439,781.10 and 191,710.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 293,187.40, 439,781.10 and 191,710.60 is: 287,565.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    293,187.40 : 439,781.10 = 191,710.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    293,187.40/439,781.10 = 191,710.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    293,187.40x = 439,781.10 × 191,710.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    293,187.40x = 84,310,698,549.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 84,310,698,549.66/293,187.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 287,565.90

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