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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 293,314.36, 404,779.54 and 191,405.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 293,314.36, 404,779.54 and 191,405.02 is: 264,142.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    293,314.36 : 404,779.54 = 191,405.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    293,314.36/404,779.54 = 191,405.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    293,314.36x = 404,779.54 × 191,405.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    293,314.36x = 77,476,833,925.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 77,476,833,925.39/293,314.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 264,142.66

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