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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 192,003.70, 288,005.55 and 181,117.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 192,003.70, 288,005.55 and 181,117.30 is: 271,675.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    192,003.70 : 288,005.55 = 181,117.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    192,003.70/288,005.55 = 181,117.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    192,003.70x = 288,005.55 × 181,117.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    192,003.70x = 52,162,787,601.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 52,162,787,601.02/192,003.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 271,675.95

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