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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 192,022.58, 264,917.25 and 120,277.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 192,022.58, 264,917.25 and 120,277.70 is: 165,936.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    192,022.58 : 264,917.25 = 120,277.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    192,022.58/264,917.25 = 120,277.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    192,022.58x = 264,917.25 × 120,277.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    192,022.58x = 31,863,637,520.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 31,863,637,520.33/192,022.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 165,936.93

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