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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 192,948.88, 266,362.01 and 135,637.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 192,948.88, 266,362.01 and 135,637.33 is: 187,244.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    192,948.88 : 266,362.01 = 135,637.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    192,948.88/266,362.01 = 135,637.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    192,948.88x = 266,362.01 × 135,637.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    192,948.88x = 36,128,631,171.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 36,128,631,171.65/192,948.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 187,244.58

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