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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 191,968.08, 264,867.37 and 115,462.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 191,968.08, 264,867.37 and 115,462.56 is: 159,309.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    191,968.08 : 264,867.37 = 115,462.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    191,968.08/264,867.37 = 115,462.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    191,968.08x = 264,867.37 × 115,462.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    191,968.08x = 30,582,265,305.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 30,582,265,305.26/191,968.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 159,309.12

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