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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 192,317.48, 288,084.54 and 156,905

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 192,317.48, 288,084.54 and 156,905 is: 235,037.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    192,317.48 : 288,084.54 = 156,905 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    192,317.48/288,084.54 = 156,905/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    192,317.48x = 288,084.54 × 156,905
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    192,317.48x = 45,201,904,748.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 45,201,904,748.70/192,317.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 235,037.94

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