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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 249,310.62, 373,611.97 and 192,168.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 249,310.62, 373,611.97 and 192,168.56 is: 287,980.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    249,310.62 : 373,611.97 = 192,168.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    249,310.62/373,611.97 = 192,168.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    249,310.62x = 373,611.97 × 192,168.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    249,310.62x = 71,796,471,444.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 71,796,471,444.76/249,310.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 287,980.00

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