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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 192,217.96, 287,759.17 and 141,964.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 192,217.96, 287,759.17 and 141,964.35 is: 212,527.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    192,217.96 : 287,759.17 = 141,964.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    192,217.96/287,759.17 = 141,964.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    192,217.96x = 287,759.17 × 141,964.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    192,217.96x = 40,851,543,525.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 40,851,543,525.59/192,217.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 212,527.19

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