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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 192,665.70, 288,998.55 and 188,729.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 192,665.70, 288,998.55 and 188,729.10 is: 283,093.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    192,665.70 : 288,998.55 = 188,729.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    192,665.70/288,998.55 = 188,729.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    192,665.70x = 288,998.55 × 188,729.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    192,665.70x = 54,542,436,242.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 54,542,436,242.81/192,665.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 283,093.65

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