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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 192,505, 265,483.92 and 124,450.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 192,505, 265,483.92 and 124,450.24 is: 171,629.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    192,505 : 265,483.92 = 124,450.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    192,505/265,483.92 = 124,450.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    192,505x = 265,483.92 × 124,450.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    192,505x = 33,039,537,560.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 33,039,537,560.14/192,505
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 171,629.50

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