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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 192,223.80, 288,335.70 and 139,079.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 192,223.80, 288,335.70 and 139,079.70 is: 208,619.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    192,223.80 : 288,335.70 = 139,079.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    192,223.80/288,335.70 = 139,079.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    192,223.80x = 288,335.70 × 139,079.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    192,223.80x = 40,101,642,655.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 40,101,642,655.29/192,223.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 208,619.55

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