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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 318,791.92, 439,934.12 and 191,469.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 318,791.92, 439,934.12 and 191,469.68 is: 264,228.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    318,791.92 : 439,934.12 = 191,469.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    318,791.92/439,934.12 = 191,469.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    318,791.92x = 439,934.12 × 191,469.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    318,791.92x = 84,234,045,177.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 84,234,045,177.48/318,791.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 264,228.92

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