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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 192,363.79, 289,858.71 and 158,071.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 192,363.79, 289,858.71 and 158,071.63 is: 238,186.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    192,363.79 : 289,858.71 = 158,071.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    192,363.79/289,858.71 = 158,071.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    192,363.79x = 289,858.71 × 158,071.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    192,363.79x = 45,818,438,759.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 45,818,438,759.40/192,363.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 238,186.40

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