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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 293,949.87, 405,737.15 and 191,990.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 293,949.87, 405,737.15 and 191,990.92 is: 265,003.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    293,949.87 : 405,737.15 = 191,990.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    293,949.87/405,737.15 = 191,990.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    293,949.87x = 405,737.15 × 191,990.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    293,949.87x = 77,897,847,452.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 77,897,847,452.35/293,949.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 265,003.85

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