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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 190,389.59, 284,940.66 and 185,266.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 190,389.59, 284,940.66 and 185,266.26 is: 277,272.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    190,389.59 : 284,940.66 = 185,266.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    190,389.59/284,940.66 = 185,266.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    190,389.59x = 284,940.66 × 185,266.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    190,389.59x = 52,789,890,400.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 52,789,890,400.13/190,389.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 277,272.99

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