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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 192,299.40, 288,449.10 and 171,409.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 192,299.40, 288,449.10 and 171,409.80 is: 257,114.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    192,299.40 : 288,449.10 = 171,409.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    192,299.40/288,449.10 = 171,409.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    192,299.40x = 288,449.10 × 171,409.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    192,299.40x = 49,443,002,541.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 49,443,002,541.18/192,299.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 257,114.70

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