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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 192,292.56, 264,985.68 and 147,021.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 192,292.56, 264,985.68 and 147,021.72 is: 202,600.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    192,292.56 : 264,985.68 = 147,021.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    192,292.56/264,985.68 = 147,021.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    192,292.56x = 264,985.68 × 147,021.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    192,292.56x = 38,958,650,448.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 38,958,650,448.97/192,292.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 202,600.92

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