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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 191,859.40, 288,134.70 and 185,638.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 191,859.40, 288,134.70 and 185,638.60 is: 278,792.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    191,859.40 : 288,134.70 = 185,638.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    191,859.40/288,134.70 = 185,638.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    191,859.40x = 288,134.70 × 185,638.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    191,859.40x = 53,488,922,319.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 53,488,922,319.42/191,859.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 278,792.29

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