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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 192,031.08, 264,928.98 and 120,286.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 192,031.08, 264,928.98 and 120,286.20 is: 165,948.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    192,031.08 : 264,928.98 = 120,286.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    192,031.08/264,928.98 = 120,286.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    192,031.08x = 264,928.98 × 120,286.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    192,031.08x = 31,867,300,274.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 31,867,300,274.08/192,031.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 165,948.66

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