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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 192,569.40, 265,812.57 and 132,339.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 192,569.40, 265,812.57 and 132,339.42 is: 182,674.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    192,569.40 : 265,812.57 = 132,339.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    192,569.40/265,812.57 = 132,339.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    192,569.40x = 265,812.57 × 132,339.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    192,569.40x = 35,177,481,342.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 35,177,481,342.51/192,569.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 182,674.31

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