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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 192,004.80, 288,007.20 and 190,838.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 192,004.80, 288,007.20 and 190,838.40 is: 286,257.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    192,004.80 : 288,007.20 = 190,838.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    192,004.80/288,007.20 = 190,838.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    192,004.80x = 288,007.20 × 190,838.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    192,004.80x = 54,962,833,236.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 54,962,833,236.48/192,004.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 286,257.60

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