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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 192,670.40, 289,005.60 and 157,649.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 192,670.40, 289,005.60 and 157,649.60 is: 236,474.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    192,670.40 : 289,005.60 = 157,649.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    192,670.40/289,005.60 = 157,649.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    192,670.40x = 289,005.60 × 157,649.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    192,670.40x = 45,561,617,237.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 45,561,617,237.76/192,670.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 236,474.40

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