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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 192,942.68, 266,171.99 and 124,982.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 192,942.68, 266,171.99 and 124,982.24 is: 172,417.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    192,942.68 : 266,171.99 = 124,982.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    192,942.68/266,171.99 = 124,982.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    192,942.68x = 266,171.99 × 124,982.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    192,942.68x = 33,266,769,579.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 33,266,769,579.69/192,942.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 172,417.89

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