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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 191,723.20, 287,584.80 and 180,836.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 191,723.20, 287,584.80 and 180,836.80 is: 271,255.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    191,723.20 : 287,584.80 = 180,836.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    191,723.20/287,584.80 = 180,836.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    191,723.20x = 287,584.80 × 180,836.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    191,723.20x = 52,005,914,960.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 52,005,914,960.64/191,723.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 271,255.20

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