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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 192,885.71, 265,935.52 and 132,351.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 192,885.71, 265,935.52 and 132,351.23 is: 182,475.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    192,885.71 : 265,935.52 = 132,351.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    192,885.71/265,935.52 = 132,351.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    192,885.71x = 265,935.52 × 132,351.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    192,885.71x = 35,196,894,002.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 35,196,894,002.97/192,885.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 182,475.39

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