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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 192,904.14, 266,277.57 and 157,031.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 192,904.14, 266,277.57 and 157,031.88 is: 216,760.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    192,904.14 : 266,277.57 = 157,031.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    192,904.14/266,277.57 = 157,031.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    192,904.14x = 266,277.57 × 157,031.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    192,904.14x = 41,814,067,418.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 41,814,067,418.93/192,904.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 216,760.86

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