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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 192,005.80, 288,008.70 and 165,740.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 192,005.80, 288,008.70 and 165,740.20 is: 248,610.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    192,005.80 : 288,008.70 = 165,740.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    192,005.80/288,008.70 = 165,740.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    192,005.80x = 288,008.70 × 165,740.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    192,005.80x = 47,734,619,539.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 47,734,619,539.74/192,005.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 248,610.30

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