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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 192,383.80, 288,575.70 and 159,615.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 192,383.80, 288,575.70 and 159,615.80 is: 239,423.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    192,383.80 : 288,575.70 = 159,615.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    192,383.80/288,575.70 = 159,615.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    192,383.80x = 288,575.70 × 159,615.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    192,383.80x = 46,061,241,216.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 46,061,241,216.06/192,383.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 239,423.70

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