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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 192,034.80, 288,052.20 and 157,042.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 192,034.80, 288,052.20 and 157,042.80 is: 235,564.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    192,034.80 : 288,052.20 = 157,042.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    192,034.80/288,052.20 = 157,042.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    192,034.80x = 288,052.20 × 157,042.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    192,034.80x = 45,236,524,034.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 45,236,524,034.16/192,034.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 235,564.20

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