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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 192,406.30, 288,609.45 and 157,414.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 192,406.30, 288,609.45 and 157,414.30 is: 236,121.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    192,406.30 : 288,609.45 = 157,414.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    192,406.30/288,609.45 = 157,414.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    192,406.30x = 288,609.45 × 157,414.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    192,406.30x = 45,431,254,545.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 45,431,254,545.14/192,406.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 236,121.45

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