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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 216,946.96, 325,650.48 and 192,148

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 216,946.96, 325,650.48 and 192,148 is: 288,425.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    216,946.96 : 325,650.48 = 192,148 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    216,946.96/325,650.48 = 192,148/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    216,946.96x = 325,650.48 × 192,148
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    216,946.96x = 62,573,088,431.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 62,573,088,431.04/216,946.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 288,425.74

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