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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 192,598, 265,821.96 and 129,046.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 192,598, 265,821.96 and 129,046.64 is: 178,108.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    192,598 : 265,821.96 = 129,046.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    192,598/265,821.96 = 129,046.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    192,598x = 265,821.96 × 129,046.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    192,598x = 34,303,430,776.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 34,303,430,776.21/192,598
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 178,108.97

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