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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 192,171.30, 287,868.15 and 133,073.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 192,171.30, 287,868.15 and 133,073.70 is: 199,341.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    192,171.30 : 287,868.15 = 133,073.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    192,171.30/287,868.15 = 133,073.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    192,171.30x = 287,868.15 × 133,073.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    192,171.30x = 38,307,679,832.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 38,307,679,832.66/192,171.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 199,341.32

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