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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 192,415.80, 288,623.70 and 156,986.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 192,415.80, 288,623.70 and 156,986.40 is: 235,479.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    192,415.80 : 288,623.70 = 156,986.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    192,415.80/288,623.70 = 156,986.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    192,415.80x = 288,623.70 × 156,986.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    192,415.80x = 45,309,995,617.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 45,309,995,617.68/192,415.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 235,479.60

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