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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 192,143.33, 288,390.77 and 97,438.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 192,143.33, 288,390.77 and 97,438.88 is: 146,247.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    192,143.33 : 288,390.77 = 97,438.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    192,143.33/288,390.77 = 97,438.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    192,143.33x = 288,390.77 × 97,438.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    192,143.33x = 28,100,473,631.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 28,100,473,631.14/192,143.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 146,247.46

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