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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 192,655.20, 288,982.80 and 159,477.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 192,655.20, 288,982.80 and 159,477.60 is: 239,216.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    192,655.20 : 288,982.80 = 159,477.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    192,655.20/288,982.80 = 159,477.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    192,655.20x = 288,982.80 × 159,477.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    192,655.20x = 46,086,283,385.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 46,086,283,385.28/192,655.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 239,216.40

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