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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 192,827.24, 266,132.46 and 147,417.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 192,827.24, 266,132.46 and 147,417.80 is: 203,460.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    192,827.24 : 266,132.46 = 147,417.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    192,827.24/266,132.46 = 147,417.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    192,827.24x = 266,132.46 × 147,417.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    192,827.24x = 39,232,661,761.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 39,232,661,761.79/192,827.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 203,460.16

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