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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 192,030.40, 287,462.40 and 171,035.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 192,030.40, 287,462.40 and 171,035.20 is: 256,033.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    192,030.40 : 287,462.40 = 171,035.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    192,030.40/287,462.40 = 171,035.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    192,030.40x = 287,462.40 × 171,035.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    192,030.40x = 49,166,189,076.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 49,166,189,076.48/192,030.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 256,033.36

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