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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 191,566.78, 286,907.30 and 184,923.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 191,566.78, 286,907.30 and 184,923.77 is: 276,958.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    191,566.78 : 286,907.30 = 184,923.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    191,566.78/286,907.30 = 184,923.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    191,566.78x = 286,907.30 × 184,923.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    191,566.78x = 53,055,977,197.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 53,055,977,197.37/191,566.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 276,958.14

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