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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 192,022.78, 265,038.87 and 116,634.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 192,022.78, 265,038.87 and 116,634.46 is: 160,984.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    192,022.78 : 265,038.87 = 116,634.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    192,022.78/265,038.87 = 116,634.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    192,022.78x = 265,038.87 × 116,634.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    192,022.78x = 30,912,665,481.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 30,912,665,481.46/192,022.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 160,984.37

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