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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 192,280.02, 265,121.36 and 131,062.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 192,280.02, 265,121.36 and 131,062.46 is: 180,712.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    192,280.02 : 265,121.36 = 131,062.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    192,280.02/265,121.36 = 131,062.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    192,280.02x = 265,121.36 × 131,062.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    192,280.02x = 34,747,455,659.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 34,747,455,659.23/192,280.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 180,712.77

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