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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 190,411.29, 283,914.62 and 185,179.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 190,411.29, 283,914.62 and 185,179.92 is: 276,114.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    190,411.29 : 283,914.62 = 185,179.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    190,411.29/283,914.62 = 185,179.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    190,411.29x = 283,914.62 × 185,179.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    190,411.29x = 52,575,284,272.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 52,575,284,272.96/190,411.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 276,114.32

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