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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 192,035.30, 288,052.95 and 157,043.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 192,035.30, 288,052.95 and 157,043.30 is: 235,564.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    192,035.30 : 288,052.95 = 157,043.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    192,035.30/288,052.95 = 157,043.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    192,035.30x = 288,052.95 × 157,043.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    192,035.30x = 45,236,785,842.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 45,236,785,842.74/192,035.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 235,564.95

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