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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 192,245.46, 287,966.07 and 154,601.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 192,245.46, 287,966.07 and 154,601.70 is: 231,579.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    192,245.46 : 287,966.07 = 154,601.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    192,245.46/287,966.07 = 154,601.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    192,245.46x = 287,966.07 × 154,601.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    192,245.46x = 44,520,043,964.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 44,520,043,964.32/192,245.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 231,579.17

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