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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 288,133.24, 397,147.96 and 192,605.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 288,133.24, 397,147.96 and 192,605.08 is: 265,476.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    288,133.24 : 397,147.96 = 192,605.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    288,133.24/397,147.96 = 192,605.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    288,133.24x = 397,147.96 × 192,605.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    288,133.24x = 76,492,714,607.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 76,492,714,607.64/288,133.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 265,476.88

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