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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 192,537.96, 265,702.38 and 107,655

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 192,537.96, 265,702.38 and 107,655 is: 148,563.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    192,537.96 : 265,702.38 = 107,655 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    192,537.96/265,702.38 = 107,655/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    192,537.96x = 265,702.38 × 107,655
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    192,537.96x = 28,604,189,718.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 28,604,189,718.90/192,537.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 148,563.90

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