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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 192,670.20, 289,005.30 and 159,492.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 192,670.20, 289,005.30 and 159,492.60 is: 239,238.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    192,670.20 : 289,005.30 = 159,492.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    192,670.20/289,005.30 = 159,492.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    192,670.20x = 289,005.30 × 159,492.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    192,670.20x = 46,094,206,710.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 46,094,206,710.78/192,670.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 239,238.90

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