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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 325,234.60, 487,851.90 and 192,178.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 325,234.60, 487,851.90 and 192,178.60 is: 288,267.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    325,234.60 : 487,851.90 = 192,178.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    325,234.60/487,851.90 = 192,178.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    325,234.60x = 487,851.90 × 192,178.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    325,234.60x = 93,754,695,149.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 93,754,695,149.34/325,234.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 288,267.90

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