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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 192,949.95, 266,280.42 and 116,467.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 192,949.95, 266,280.42 and 116,467.83 is: 160,731.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    192,949.95 : 266,280.42 = 116,467.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    192,949.95/266,280.42 = 116,467.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    192,949.95x = 266,280.42 × 116,467.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    192,949.95x = 31,013,101,357.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 31,013,101,357.49/192,949.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 160,731.33

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