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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 191,620.43, 285,168.78 and 185,234.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 191,620.43, 285,168.78 and 185,234.99 is: 275,665.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    191,620.43 : 285,168.78 = 185,234.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    191,620.43/285,168.78 = 185,234.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    191,620.43x = 285,168.78 × 185,234.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    191,620.43x = 52,823,234,685.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 52,823,234,685.77/191,620.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 275,665.99

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