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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 192,878.40, 265,994.56 and 132,342.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 192,878.40, 265,994.56 and 132,342.24 is: 182,510.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    192,878.40 : 265,994.56 = 132,342.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    192,878.40/265,994.56 = 132,342.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    192,878.40x = 265,994.56 × 132,342.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    192,878.40x = 35,202,315,898.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 35,202,315,898.21/192,878.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 182,510.41

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