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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 192,898.51, 266,269.82 and 157,026.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 192,898.51, 266,269.82 and 157,026.24 is: 216,753.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    192,898.51 : 266,269.82 = 157,026.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    192,898.51/266,269.82 = 157,026.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    192,898.51x = 266,269.82 × 157,026.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    192,898.51x = 41,811,347,874.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 41,811,347,874.95/192,898.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 216,753.09

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