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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 190,001.80, 285,002.70 and 188,689.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 190,001.80, 285,002.70 and 188,689.60 is: 283,034.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    190,001.80 : 285,002.70 = 188,689.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    190,001.80/285,002.70 = 188,689.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    190,001.80x = 285,002.70 × 188,689.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    190,001.80x = 53,777,045,461.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 53,777,045,461.92/190,001.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 283,034.40

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