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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 192,979.20, 289,468.80 and 68,332.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 192,979.20, 289,468.80 and 68,332.80 is: 102,499.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    192,979.20 : 289,468.80 = 68,332.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    192,979.20/289,468.80 = 68,332.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    192,979.20x = 289,468.80 × 68,332.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    192,979.20x = 19,780,213,616.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,780,213,616.64/192,979.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 102,499.20

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