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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 191,969.70, 287,954.55 and 178,847.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 191,969.70, 287,954.55 and 178,847.70 is: 268,271.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    191,969.70 : 287,954.55 = 178,847.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    191,969.70/287,954.55 = 178,847.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    191,969.70x = 287,954.55 × 178,847.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    191,969.70x = 51,500,008,972.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 51,500,008,972.04/191,969.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 268,271.55

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