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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 192,344.95, 288,259.50 and 149,701.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 192,344.95, 288,259.50 and 149,701.88 is: 224,352.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    192,344.95 : 288,259.50 = 149,701.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    192,344.95/288,259.50 = 149,701.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    192,344.95x = 288,259.50 × 149,701.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    192,344.95x = 43,152,990,359.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 43,152,990,359.89/192,344.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 224,352.08

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