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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 192,901.11, 266,273.40 and 157,028.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 192,901.11, 266,273.40 and 157,028.83 is: 216,756.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    192,901.11 : 266,273.40 = 157,028.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    192,901.11/266,273.40 = 157,028.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    192,901.11x = 266,273.40 × 157,028.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    192,901.11x = 41,812,600,462.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 41,812,600,462.12/192,901.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 216,756.66

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