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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 191,017.23, 286,488.78 and 181,534.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 191,017.23, 286,488.78 and 181,534.15 is: 272,266.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    191,017.23 : 286,488.78 = 181,534.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    191,017.23/286,488.78 = 181,534.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    191,017.23x = 286,488.78 × 181,534.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    191,017.23x = 52,007,497,161.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 52,007,497,161.84/191,017.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 272,266.00

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