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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 216,949.96, 325,654.98 and 192,151

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 216,949.96, 325,654.98 and 192,151 is: 288,430.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    216,949.96 : 325,654.98 = 192,151 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    216,949.96/325,654.98 = 192,151/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    216,949.96x = 325,654.98 × 192,151
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    216,949.96x = 62,574,930,061.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 62,574,930,061.98/216,949.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 288,430.24

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