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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 283,205.92, 390,619.12 and 192,403.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 283,205.92, 390,619.12 and 192,403.32 is: 265,377.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    283,205.92 : 390,619.12 = 192,403.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    283,205.92/390,619.12 = 192,403.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    283,205.92x = 390,619.12 × 192,403.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    283,205.92x = 75,156,415,543.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 75,156,415,543.48/283,205.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 265,377.28

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