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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 192,256.84, 265,295.76 and 131,879.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 192,256.84, 265,295.76 and 131,879.24 is: 181,980.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    192,256.84 : 265,295.76 = 131,879.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    192,256.84/265,295.76 = 131,879.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    192,256.84x = 265,295.76 × 131,879.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    192,256.84x = 34,987,003,204.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 34,987,003,204.02/192,256.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 181,980.54

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