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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 192,209.38, 265,231.29 and 124,228.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 192,209.38, 265,231.29 and 124,228.42 is: 171,423.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    192,209.38 : 265,231.29 = 124,228.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    192,209.38/265,231.29 = 124,228.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    192,209.38x = 265,231.29 × 124,228.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    192,209.38x = 32,949,264,091.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 32,949,264,091.26/192,209.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 171,423.81

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