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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 192,003.70, 288,005.55 and 178,881.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 192,003.70, 288,005.55 and 178,881.70 is: 268,322.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    192,003.70 : 288,005.55 = 178,881.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    192,003.70/288,005.55 = 178,881.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    192,003.70x = 288,005.55 × 178,881.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    192,003.70x = 51,518,922,393.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 51,518,922,393.44/192,003.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 268,322.55

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