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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 293,278.73, 439,603.61 and 192,038.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 293,278.73, 439,603.61 and 192,038.31 is: 287,851.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    293,278.73 : 439,603.61 = 192,038.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    293,278.73/439,603.61 = 192,038.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    293,278.73x = 439,603.61 × 192,038.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    293,278.73x = 84,420,733,374.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 84,420,733,374.11/293,278.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 287,851.54

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