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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 192,051.30, 288,076.95 and 157,059.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 192,051.30, 288,076.95 and 157,059.30 is: 235,588.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    192,051.30 : 288,076.95 = 157,059.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    192,051.30/288,076.95 = 157,059.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    192,051.30x = 288,076.95 × 157,059.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    192,051.30x = 45,245,164,113.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 45,245,164,113.14/192,051.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 235,588.95

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