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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 192,033.30, 288,049.95 and 157,041.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 192,033.30, 288,049.95 and 157,041.30 is: 235,561.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    192,033.30 : 288,049.95 = 157,041.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    192,033.30/288,049.95 = 157,041.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    192,033.30x = 288,049.95 × 157,041.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    192,033.30x = 45,235,738,612.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 45,235,738,612.94/192,033.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 235,561.95

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