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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 192,034.10, 288,051.15 and 181,147.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 192,034.10, 288,051.15 and 181,147.70 is: 271,721.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    192,034.10 : 288,051.15 = 181,147.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    192,034.10/288,051.15 = 181,147.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    192,034.10x = 288,051.15 × 181,147.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    192,034.10x = 52,179,803,304.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 52,179,803,304.86/192,034.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 271,721.55

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