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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 192,869.52, 266,102.36 and 124,778.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 192,869.52, 266,102.36 and 124,778.64 is: 172,157.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    192,869.52 : 266,102.36 = 124,778.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    192,869.52/266,102.36 = 124,778.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    192,869.52x = 266,102.36 × 124,778.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    192,869.52x = 33,203,890,581.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 33,203,890,581.59/192,869.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 172,157.27

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