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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 192,811.20, 289,216.80 and 99,499.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 192,811.20, 289,216.80 and 99,499.20 is: 149,248.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    192,811.20 : 289,216.80 = 99,499.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    192,811.20/289,216.80 = 99,499.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    192,811.20x = 289,216.80 × 99,499.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    192,811.20x = 28,776,840,226.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 28,776,840,226.56/192,811.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 149,248.80

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