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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 191,705.70, 287,886.60 and 185,800.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 191,705.70, 287,886.60 and 185,800.80 is: 279,019.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    191,705.70 : 287,886.60 = 185,800.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    191,705.70/287,886.60 = 185,800.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    191,705.70x = 287,886.60 × 185,800.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    191,705.70x = 53,489,560,589.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 53,489,560,589.28/191,705.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 279,019.15

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