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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 192,864.57, 266,162.73 and 116,382.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 192,864.57, 266,162.73 and 116,382.40 is: 160,613.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    192,864.57 : 266,162.73 = 116,382.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    192,864.57/266,162.73 = 116,382.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    192,864.57x = 266,162.73 × 116,382.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    192,864.57x = 30,976,657,203.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 30,976,657,203.21/192,864.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 160,613.52

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