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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 192,408.60, 287,956.80 and 192,408.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 192,408.60, 287,956.80 and 192,408.60 is: 287,956.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    192,408.60 : 287,956.80 = 192,408.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    192,408.60/287,956.80 = 192,408.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    192,408.60x = 287,956.80 × 192,408.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    192,408.60x = 55,405,364,748.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 55,405,364,748.48/192,408.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 287,956.80

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