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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 192,661.20, 288,991.80 and 188,724.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 192,661.20, 288,991.80 and 188,724.60 is: 283,086.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    192,661.20 : 288,991.80 = 188,724.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    192,661.20/288,991.80 = 188,724.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    192,661.20x = 288,991.80 × 188,724.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    192,661.20x = 54,539,861,858.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 54,539,861,858.28/192,661.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 283,086.90

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