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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 191,028.65, 286,506.18 and 181,545.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 191,028.65, 286,506.18 and 181,545.57 is: 272,283.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    191,028.65 : 286,506.18 = 181,545.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    191,028.65/286,506.18 = 181,545.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    191,028.65x = 286,506.18 × 181,545.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    191,028.65x = 52,013,927,756.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 52,013,927,756.62/191,028.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 272,283.39

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