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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 192,011.60, 288,017.40 and 181,125.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 192,011.60, 288,017.40 and 181,125.20 is: 271,687.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    192,011.60 : 288,017.40 = 181,125.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    192,011.60/288,017.40 = 181,125.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    192,011.60x = 288,017.40 × 181,125.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    192,011.60x = 52,167,209,178.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 52,167,209,178.48/192,011.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 271,687.80

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