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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 192,002.10, 288,003.15 and 145,346.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 192,002.10, 288,003.15 and 145,346.10 is: 218,019.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    192,002.10 : 288,003.15 = 145,346.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    192,002.10/288,003.15 = 145,346.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    192,002.10x = 288,003.15 × 145,346.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    192,002.10x = 41,860,134,640.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 41,860,134,640.22/192,002.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 218,019.15

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