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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 192,847.37, 266,040.99 and 124,886.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 192,847.37, 266,040.99 and 124,886.24 is: 172,285.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    192,847.37 : 266,040.99 = 124,886.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    192,847.37/266,040.99 = 124,886.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    192,847.37x = 266,040.99 × 124,886.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    192,847.37x = 33,224,858,594.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 33,224,858,594.43/192,847.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 172,285.78

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