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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 192,246.46, 287,967.57 and 154,602.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 192,246.46, 287,967.57 and 154,602.70 is: 231,580.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    192,246.46 : 287,967.57 = 154,602.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    192,246.46/287,967.57 = 154,602.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    192,246.46x = 287,967.57 × 154,602.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    192,246.46x = 44,520,563,834.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 44,520,563,834.44/192,246.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 231,580.67

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