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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 192,177.70, 288,266.55 and 183,429.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 192,177.70, 288,266.55 and 183,429.70 is: 275,144.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    192,177.70 : 288,266.55 = 183,429.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    192,177.70/288,266.55 = 183,429.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    192,177.70x = 288,266.55 × 183,429.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    192,177.70x = 52,876,646,786.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 52,876,646,786.54/192,177.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 275,144.55

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