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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 192,023.40, 287,516.70 and 192,023.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 192,023.40, 287,516.70 and 192,023.40 is: 287,516.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    192,023.40 : 287,516.70 = 192,023.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    192,023.40/287,516.70 = 192,023.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    192,023.40x = 287,516.70 × 192,023.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    192,023.40x = 55,209,934,290.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 55,209,934,290.78/192,023.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 287,516.70

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