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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 192,175.80, 288,263.70 and 181,807.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 192,175.80, 288,263.70 and 181,807.80 is: 272,711.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    192,175.80 : 288,263.70 = 181,807.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    192,175.80/288,263.70 = 181,807.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    192,175.80x = 288,263.70 × 181,807.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    192,175.80x = 52,408,589,116.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 52,408,589,116.86/192,175.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 272,711.70

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