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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 191,725.44, 287,144.64 and 185,082.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 191,725.44, 287,144.64 and 185,082.24 is: 277,195.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    191,725.44 : 287,144.64 = 185,082.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    191,725.44/287,144.64 = 185,082.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    191,725.44x = 287,144.64 × 185,082.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    191,725.44x = 53,145,373,175.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 53,145,373,175.19/191,725.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 277,195.21

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