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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 192,242.78, 263,368.23 and 185,055.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 192,242.78, 263,368.23 and 185,055.04 is: 253,521.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    192,242.78 : 263,368.23 = 185,055.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    192,242.78/263,368.23 = 185,055.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    192,242.78x = 263,368.23 × 185,055.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    192,242.78x = 48,737,618,337.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 48,737,618,337.38/192,242.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 253,521.19

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