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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 192,869.12, 289,349.86 and 80,486.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 192,869.12, 289,349.86 and 80,486.82 is: 120,749.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    192,869.12 : 289,349.86 = 80,486.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    192,869.12/289,349.86 = 80,486.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    192,869.12x = 289,349.86 × 80,486.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    192,869.12x = 23,288,850,098.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,288,850,098.85/192,869.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 120,749.50

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