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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 190,889.60, 286,334.40 and 180,003.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 190,889.60, 286,334.40 and 180,003.20 is: 270,004.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    190,889.60 : 286,334.40 = 180,003.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    190,889.60/286,334.40 = 180,003.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    190,889.60x = 286,334.40 × 180,003.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    190,889.60x = 51,541,108,270.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 51,541,108,270.08/190,889.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 270,004.80

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