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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 293,946.67, 405,732.73 and 191,987.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 293,946.67, 405,732.73 and 191,987.72 is: 264,999.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    293,946.67 : 405,732.73 = 191,987.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    293,946.67/405,732.73 = 191,987.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    293,946.67x = 405,732.73 × 191,987.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    293,946.67x = 77,895,699,733.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 77,895,699,733.41/293,946.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 264,999.43

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