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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 192,022.08, 264,916.56 and 120,277.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 192,022.08, 264,916.56 and 120,277.20 is: 165,936.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    192,022.08 : 264,916.56 = 120,277.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    192,022.08/264,916.56 = 120,277.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    192,022.08x = 264,916.56 × 120,277.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    192,022.08x = 31,863,422,070.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 31,863,422,070.43/192,022.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 165,936.24

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