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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 285,050.09, 393,342.33 and 192,982.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 285,050.09, 393,342.33 and 192,982.09 is: 266,297.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    285,050.09 : 393,342.33 = 192,982.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    285,050.09/393,342.33 = 192,982.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    285,050.09x = 393,342.33 × 192,982.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    285,050.09x = 75,908,024,021.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 75,908,024,021.27/285,050.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 266,297.14

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