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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 192,208.38, 265,229.91 and 124,227.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 192,208.38, 265,229.91 and 124,227.42 is: 171,422.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    192,208.38 : 265,229.91 = 124,227.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    192,208.38/265,229.91 = 124,227.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    192,208.38x = 265,229.91 × 124,227.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    192,208.38x = 32,948,827,426.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 32,948,827,426.13/192,208.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 171,422.43

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