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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 192,511.20, 288,766.80 and 145,855.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 192,511.20, 288,766.80 and 145,855.20 is: 218,782.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    192,511.20 : 288,766.80 = 145,855.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    192,511.20/288,766.80 = 145,855.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    192,511.20x = 288,766.80 × 145,855.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    192,511.20x = 42,118,139,367.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 42,118,139,367.36/192,511.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 218,782.80

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