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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 191,923.40, 288,230.70 and 185,702.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 191,923.40, 288,230.70 and 185,702.60 is: 278,888.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    191,923.40 : 288,230.70 = 185,702.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    191,923.40/288,230.70 = 185,702.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    191,923.40x = 288,230.70 × 185,702.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    191,923.40x = 53,525,190,389.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 53,525,190,389.82/191,923.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 278,888.30

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