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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 191,841.40, 287,762.10 and 152,183.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 191,841.40, 287,762.10 and 152,183.80 is: 228,275.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    191,841.40 : 287,762.10 = 152,183.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    191,841.40/287,762.10 = 152,183.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    191,841.40x = 287,762.10 × 152,183.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    191,841.40x = 43,792,729,873.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 43,792,729,873.98/191,841.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 228,275.70

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