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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 191,999.70, 287,999.55 and 181,113.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 191,999.70, 287,999.55 and 181,113.30 is: 271,669.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    191,999.70 : 287,999.55 = 181,113.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    191,999.70/287,999.55 = 181,113.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    191,999.70x = 287,999.55 × 181,113.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    191,999.70x = 52,160,548,899.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 52,160,548,899.02/191,999.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 271,669.95

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