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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 191,265.30, 288,330.44 and 178,420.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 191,265.30, 288,330.44 and 178,420.32 is: 268,966.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    191,265.30 : 288,330.44 = 178,420.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    191,265.30/288,330.44 = 178,420.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    191,265.30x = 288,330.44 × 178,420.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    191,265.30x = 51,444,008,478.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 51,444,008,478.44/191,265.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 268,966.76

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