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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 192,900.51, 266,272.58 and 157,028.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 192,900.51, 266,272.58 and 157,028.24 is: 216,755.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    192,900.51 : 266,272.58 = 157,028.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    192,900.51/266,272.58 = 157,028.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    192,900.51x = 266,272.58 × 157,028.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    192,900.51x = 41,812,314,597.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 41,812,314,597.66/192,900.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 216,755.85

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