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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 192,003.70, 288,005.55 and 185,005.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 192,003.70, 288,005.55 and 185,005.30 is: 277,507.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    192,003.70 : 288,005.55 = 185,005.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    192,003.70/288,005.55 = 185,005.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    192,003.70x = 288,005.55 × 185,005.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    192,003.70x = 53,282,553,179.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 53,282,553,179.42/192,003.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 277,507.95

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