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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 192,021.78, 265,037.49 and 116,633.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 192,021.78, 265,037.49 and 116,633.46 is: 160,982.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    192,021.78 : 265,037.49 = 116,633.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    192,021.78/265,037.49 = 116,633.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    192,021.78x = 265,037.49 × 116,633.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    192,021.78x = 30,912,239,488.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 30,912,239,488.42/192,021.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 160,982.99

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