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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 192,702.34, 265,960.70 and 132,223.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 192,702.34, 265,960.70 and 132,223.06 is: 182,489.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    192,702.34 : 265,960.70 = 132,223.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    192,702.34/265,960.70 = 132,223.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    192,702.34x = 265,960.70 × 132,223.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    192,702.34x = 35,166,137,593.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 35,166,137,593.74/192,702.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 182,489.42

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