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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 191,424.74, 285,172.70 and 182,788.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 191,424.74, 285,172.70 and 182,788.83 is: 272,307.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    191,424.74 : 285,172.70 = 182,788.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    191,424.74/285,172.70 = 182,788.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    191,424.74x = 285,172.70 × 182,788.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    191,424.74x = 52,126,383,267.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 52,126,383,267.00/191,424.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 272,307.46

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