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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 192,706.58, 265,966.56 and 132,227.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 192,706.58, 265,966.56 and 132,227.31 is: 182,495.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    192,706.58 : 265,966.56 = 132,227.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    192,706.58/265,966.56 = 132,227.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    192,706.58x = 265,966.56 × 132,227.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    192,706.58x = 35,168,042,778.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 35,168,042,778.75/192,706.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 182,495.29

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