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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 191,019.54, 286,574.13 and 187,845.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 191,019.54, 286,574.13 and 187,845.96 is: 281,813.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    191,019.54 : 286,574.13 = 187,845.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    191,019.54/286,574.13 = 187,845.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    191,019.54x = 286,574.13 × 187,845.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    191,019.54x = 53,831,792,561.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 53,831,792,561.01/191,019.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 281,813.02

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