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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 192,543.90, 288,269.10 and 182,070.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 192,543.90, 288,269.10 and 182,070.60 is: 272,588.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    192,543.90 : 288,269.10 = 182,070.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    192,543.90/288,269.10 = 182,070.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    192,543.90x = 288,269.10 × 182,070.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    192,543.90x = 52,485,327,998.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 52,485,327,998.46/192,543.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 272,588.89

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