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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 192,237.16, 288,355.74 and 98,690.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 192,237.16, 288,355.74 and 98,690.92 is: 148,036.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    192,237.16 : 288,355.74 = 98,690.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    192,237.16/288,355.74 = 98,690.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    192,237.16x = 288,355.74 × 98,690.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    192,237.16x = 28,458,093,267.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 28,458,093,267.88/192,237.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 148,036.38

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