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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 192,283.56, 288,606.25 and 97,581.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 192,283.56, 288,606.25 and 97,581.72 is: 146,464.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    192,283.56 : 288,606.25 = 97,581.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    192,283.56/288,606.25 = 97,581.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    192,283.56x = 288,606.25 × 97,581.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    192,283.56x = 28,162,694,277.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 28,162,694,277.75/192,283.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 146,464.39

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