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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 191,995.20, 287,992.80 and 181,108.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 191,995.20, 287,992.80 and 181,108.80 is: 271,663.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    191,995.20 : 287,992.80 = 181,108.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    191,995.20/287,992.80 = 181,108.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    191,995.20x = 287,992.80 × 181,108.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    191,995.20x = 52,158,030,416.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 52,158,030,416.64/191,995.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 271,663.20

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