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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 192,179.52, 288,269.28 and 86,996.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 192,179.52, 288,269.28 and 86,996.16 is: 130,494.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    192,179.52 : 288,269.28 = 86,996.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    192,179.52/288,269.28 = 86,996.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    192,179.52x = 288,269.28 × 86,996.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    192,179.52x = 25,078,320,405.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 25,078,320,405.96/192,179.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 130,494.24

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