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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 192,231.29, 286,373.41 and 183,595.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 192,231.29, 286,373.41 and 183,595.48 is: 273,508.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    192,231.29 : 286,373.41 = 183,595.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    192,231.29/286,373.41 = 183,595.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    192,231.29x = 286,373.41 × 183,595.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    192,231.29x = 52,576,862,493.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 52,576,862,493.26/192,231.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 273,508.34

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