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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 192,027.78, 265,045.77 and 116,639.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 192,027.78, 265,045.77 and 116,639.46 is: 160,991.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    192,027.78 : 265,045.77 = 116,639.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    192,027.78/265,045.77 = 116,639.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    192,027.78x = 265,045.77 × 116,639.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    192,027.78x = 30,914,795,488.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 30,914,795,488.08/192,027.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 160,991.27

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