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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 192,362.87, 288,453.49 and 112,423.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 192,362.87, 288,453.49 and 112,423.77 is: 168,582.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    192,362.87 : 288,453.49 = 112,423.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    192,362.87/288,453.49 = 112,423.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    192,362.87x = 288,453.49 × 112,423.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    192,362.87x = 32,429,028,534.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 32,429,028,534.40/192,362.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 168,582.58

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