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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 192,052.67, 288,452.45 and 156,540.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 192,052.67, 288,452.45 and 156,540.04 is: 235,114.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    192,052.67 : 288,452.45 = 156,540.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    192,052.67/288,452.45 = 156,540.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    192,052.67x = 288,452.45 × 156,540.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    192,052.67x = 45,154,357,731.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 45,154,357,731.32/192,052.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 235,114.46

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