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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 192,459.80, 288,689.70 and 157,467.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 192,459.80, 288,689.70 and 157,467.80 is: 236,201.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    192,459.80 : 288,689.70 = 157,467.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    192,459.80/288,689.70 = 157,467.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    192,459.80x = 288,689.70 × 157,467.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    192,459.80x = 45,459,331,941.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 45,459,331,941.66/192,459.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 236,201.70

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