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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 192,001.20, 288,001.80 and 183,253.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 192,001.20, 288,001.80 and 183,253.20 is: 274,879.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    192,001.20 : 288,001.80 = 183,253.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    192,001.20/288,001.80 = 183,253.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    192,001.20x = 288,001.80 × 183,253.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    192,001.20x = 52,777,251,455.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 52,777,251,455.76/192,001.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 274,879.80

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