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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 192,023.08, 264,917.94 and 120,278.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 192,023.08, 264,917.94 and 120,278.20 is: 165,937.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    192,023.08 : 264,917.94 = 120,278.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    192,023.08/264,917.94 = 120,278.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    192,023.08x = 264,917.94 × 120,278.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    192,023.08x = 31,863,852,970.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 31,863,852,970.91/192,023.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 165,937.62

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