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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 192,160.96, 265,252.89 and 115,683.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 192,160.96, 265,252.89 and 115,683.62 is: 159,685.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    192,160.96 : 265,252.89 = 115,683.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    192,160.96/265,252.89 = 115,683.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    192,160.96x = 265,252.89 × 115,683.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    192,160.96x = 30,685,413,638.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 30,685,413,638.21/192,160.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 159,685.99

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