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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 192,228.12, 265,263.82 and 114,791.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 192,228.12, 265,263.82 and 114,791.16 is: 158,405.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    192,228.12 : 265,263.82 = 114,791.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    192,228.12/265,263.82 = 114,791.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    192,228.12x = 265,263.82 × 114,791.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    192,228.12x = 30,449,941,603.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 30,449,941,603.83/192,228.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 158,405.24

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