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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 192,017.48, 288,056.28 and 156,393.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 192,017.48, 288,056.28 and 156,393.06 is: 234,614.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    192,017.48 : 288,056.28 = 156,393.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    192,017.48/288,056.28 = 156,393.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    192,017.48x = 288,056.28 × 156,393.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    192,017.48x = 45,050,003,081.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 45,050,003,081.42/192,017.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 234,614.08

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