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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 191,274.30, 288,343.98 and 178,429.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 191,274.30, 288,343.98 and 178,429.32 is: 268,980.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    191,274.30 : 288,343.98 = 178,429.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    191,274.30/288,343.98 = 178,429.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    191,274.30x = 288,343.98 × 178,429.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    191,274.30x = 51,449,020,277.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 51,449,020,277.49/191,274.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 268,980.31

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