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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 191,310.60, 286,965.90 and 182,125.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 191,310.60, 286,965.90 and 182,125.20 is: 273,187.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    191,310.60 : 286,965.90 = 182,125.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    191,310.60/286,965.90 = 182,125.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    191,310.60x = 286,965.90 × 182,125.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    191,310.60x = 52,263,721,930.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 52,263,721,930.68/191,310.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 273,187.80

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