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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 192,310.98, 288,074.79 and 156,898.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 192,310.98, 288,074.79 and 156,898.50 is: 235,028.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    192,310.98 : 288,074.79 = 156,898.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    192,310.98/288,074.79 = 156,898.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    192,310.98x = 288,074.79 × 156,898.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    192,310.98x = 45,198,502,438.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 45,198,502,438.82/192,310.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 235,028.19

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