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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 193,321.60, 289,982.40 and 185,545.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 193,321.60, 289,982.40 and 185,545.60 is: 278,318.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    193,321.60 : 289,982.40 = 185,545.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    193,321.60/289,982.40 = 185,545.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    193,321.60x = 289,982.40 × 185,545.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    193,321.60x = 53,804,958,397.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 53,804,958,397.44/193,321.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 278,318.40

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