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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 192,224.40, 265,292.23 and 159,901.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 192,224.40, 265,292.23 and 159,901.91 is: 220,683.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    192,224.40 : 265,292.23 = 159,901.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    192,224.40/265,292.23 = 159,901.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    192,224.40x = 265,292.23 × 159,901.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    192,224.40x = 42,420,734,285.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 42,420,734,285.16/192,224.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 220,683.40

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