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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 191,462.56, 287,297.52 and 184,481.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 191,462.56, 287,297.52 and 184,481.44 is: 276,822.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    191,462.56 : 287,297.52 = 184,481.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    191,462.56/287,297.52 = 184,481.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    191,462.56x = 287,297.52 × 184,481.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    191,462.56x = 53,001,060,198.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 53,001,060,198.03/191,462.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 276,822.06

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