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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 318,923.98, 478,145.44 and 192,534.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 318,923.98, 478,145.44 and 192,534.19 is: 288,656.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    318,923.98 : 478,145.44 = 192,534.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    318,923.98/478,145.44 = 192,534.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    318,923.98x = 478,145.44 × 192,534.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    318,923.98x = 92,059,341,639.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 92,059,341,639.20/318,923.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 288,656.07

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