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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 192,031.60, 288,047.40 and 178,034.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 192,031.60, 288,047.40 and 178,034.80 is: 267,052.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    192,031.60 : 288,047.40 = 178,034.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    192,031.60/288,047.40 = 178,034.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    192,031.60x = 288,047.40 × 178,034.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    192,031.60x = 51,282,461,249.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 51,282,461,249.52/192,031.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 267,052.20

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