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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 192,955.68, 266,336.64 and 117,541.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 192,955.68, 266,336.64 and 117,541.44 is: 162,242.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    192,955.68 : 266,336.64 = 117,541.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    192,955.68/266,336.64 = 117,541.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    192,955.68x = 266,336.64 × 117,541.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    192,955.68x = 31,305,592,190.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 31,305,592,190.36/192,955.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 162,242.40

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