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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 192,462.50, 288,767.72 and 135,591.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 192,462.50, 288,767.72 and 135,591.09 is: 203,438.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    192,462.50 : 288,767.72 = 135,591.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    192,462.50/288,767.72 = 135,591.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    192,462.50x = 288,767.72 × 135,591.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    192,462.50x = 39,154,329,911.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 39,154,329,911.61/192,462.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 203,438.75

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