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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 192,442.40, 288,663.60 and 184,569.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 192,442.40, 288,663.60 and 184,569.20 is: 276,853.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    192,442.40 : 288,663.60 = 184,569.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    192,442.40/288,663.60 = 184,569.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    192,442.40x = 288,663.60 × 184,569.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    192,442.40x = 53,278,409,721.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 53,278,409,721.12/192,442.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 276,853.80

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