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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 191,001.60, 286,502.40 and 188,049.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 191,001.60, 286,502.40 and 188,049.15 is: 282,073.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    191,001.60 : 286,502.40 = 188,049.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    191,001.60/286,502.40 = 188,049.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    191,001.60x = 286,502.40 × 188,049.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    191,001.60x = 53,876,532,792.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 53,876,532,792.96/191,001.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 282,073.73

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