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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 192,239.96, 287,957.82 and 154,596.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 192,239.96, 287,957.82 and 154,596.20 is: 231,570.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    192,239.96 : 287,957.82 = 154,596.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    192,239.96/287,957.82 = 154,596.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    192,239.96x = 287,957.82 × 154,596.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    192,239.96x = 44,517,184,732.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 44,517,184,732.28/192,239.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 231,570.92

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