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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 192,878.62, 266,204.03 and 115,349.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 192,878.62, 266,204.03 and 115,349.20 is: 159,200.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    192,878.62 : 266,204.03 = 115,349.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    192,878.62/266,204.03 = 115,349.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    192,878.62x = 266,204.03 × 115,349.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    192,878.62x = 30,706,421,897.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 30,706,421,897.28/192,878.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 159,200.75

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