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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 192,056.60, 288,084.90 and 158,814.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 192,056.60, 288,084.90 and 158,814.20 is: 238,221.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    192,056.60 : 288,084.90 = 158,814.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    192,056.60/288,084.90 = 158,814.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    192,056.60x = 288,084.90 × 158,814.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    192,056.60x = 45,751,972,925.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 45,751,972,925.58/192,056.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 238,221.30

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