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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 190,287, 284,978.52 and 123,520.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 190,287, 284,978.52 and 123,520.32 is: 184,987.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    190,287 : 284,978.52 = 123,520.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    190,287/284,978.52 = 123,520.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    190,287x = 284,978.52 × 123,520.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    190,287x = 35,200,637,983.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 35,200,637,983.53/190,287
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 184,987.09

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