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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 192,460.55, 288,856.97 and 170,040.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 192,460.55, 288,856.97 and 170,040.15 is: 255,207.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    192,460.55 : 288,856.97 = 170,040.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    192,460.55/288,856.97 = 170,040.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    192,460.55x = 288,856.97 × 170,040.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    192,460.55x = 49,117,281,657.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 49,117,281,657.14/192,460.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 255,207.02

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