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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 192,875.88, 265,991.13 and 132,339.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 192,875.88, 265,991.13 and 132,339.72 is: 182,506.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    192,875.88 : 265,991.13 = 132,339.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    192,875.88/265,991.13 = 132,339.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    192,875.88x = 265,991.13 × 132,339.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    192,875.88x = 35,201,191,666.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 35,201,191,666.68/192,875.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 182,506.97

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