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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 191,713.70, 287,898.60 and 185,808.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 191,713.70, 287,898.60 and 185,808.80 is: 279,031.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    191,713.70 : 287,898.60 = 185,808.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    191,713.70/287,898.60 = 185,808.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    191,713.70x = 287,898.60 × 185,808.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    191,713.70x = 53,494,093,387.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 53,494,093,387.68/191,713.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 279,031.15

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