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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 192,427.67, 265,378.24 and 120,814.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 192,427.67, 265,378.24 and 120,814.37 is: 166,615.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    192,427.67 : 265,378.24 = 120,814.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    192,427.67/265,378.24 = 120,814.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    192,427.67x = 265,378.24 × 120,814.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    192,427.67x = 32,061,504,877.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 32,061,504,877.31/192,427.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 166,615.88

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