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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 192,208.96, 265,430.88 and 181,737.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 192,208.96, 265,430.88 and 181,737.28 is: 250,970.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    192,208.96 : 265,430.88 = 181,737.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    192,208.96/265,430.88 = 181,737.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    192,208.96x = 265,430.88 × 181,737.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    192,208.96x = 48,238,686,159.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 48,238,686,159.21/192,208.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 250,970.02

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