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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 192,009.20, 288,013.80 and 185,010.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 192,009.20, 288,013.80 and 185,010.80 is: 277,516.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    192,009.20 : 288,013.80 = 185,010.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    192,009.20/288,013.80 = 185,010.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    192,009.20x = 288,013.80 × 185,010.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    192,009.20x = 53,285,663,549.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 53,285,663,549.04/192,009.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 277,516.20

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