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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 192,028.58, 264,925.53 and 120,283.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 192,028.58, 264,925.53 and 120,283.70 is: 165,945.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    192,028.58 : 264,925.53 = 120,283.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    192,028.58/264,925.53 = 120,283.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    192,028.58x = 264,925.53 × 120,283.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    192,028.58x = 31,866,222,972.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 31,866,222,972.86/192,028.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 165,945.21

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