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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 190,865.20, 286,297.80 and 182,117.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 190,865.20, 286,297.80 and 182,117.20 is: 273,175.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    190,865.20 : 286,297.80 = 182,117.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    190,865.20/286,297.80 = 182,117.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    190,865.20x = 286,297.80 × 182,117.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    190,865.20x = 52,139,753,702.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 52,139,753,702.16/190,865.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 273,175.80

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