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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 192,232.80, 286,375.64 and 183,596.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 192,232.80, 286,375.64 and 183,596.98 is: 273,510.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    192,232.80 : 286,375.64 = 183,596.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    192,232.80/286,375.64 = 183,596.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    192,232.80x = 286,375.64 × 183,596.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    192,232.80x = 52,577,702,649.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 52,577,702,649.57/192,232.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 273,510.57

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