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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 192,352.32, 265,459.68 and 125,284.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 192,352.32, 265,459.68 and 125,284.32 is: 172,901.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    192,352.32 : 265,459.68 = 125,284.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    192,352.32/265,459.68 = 125,284.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    192,352.32x = 265,459.68 × 125,284.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    192,352.32x = 33,257,935,496.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 33,257,935,496.22/192,352.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 172,901.14

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