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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 192,237.60, 288,010.80 and 156,986.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 192,237.60, 288,010.80 and 156,986.40 is: 235,197.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    192,237.60 : 288,010.80 = 156,986.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    192,237.60/288,010.80 = 156,986.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    192,237.60x = 288,010.80 × 156,986.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    192,237.60x = 45,213,778,653.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 45,213,778,653.12/192,237.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 235,197.37

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