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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 192,774.96, 266,058.83 and 120,189.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 192,774.96, 266,058.83 and 120,189.63 is: 165,880.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    192,774.96 : 266,058.83 = 120,189.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    192,774.96/266,058.83 = 120,189.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    192,774.96x = 266,058.83 × 120,189.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    192,774.96x = 31,977,511,734.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 31,977,511,734.98/192,774.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 165,880.01

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