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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 192,962.58, 266,285.25 and 108,079.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 192,962.58, 266,285.25 and 108,079.38 is: 149,147.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    192,962.58 : 266,285.25 = 108,079.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    192,962.58/266,285.25 = 108,079.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    192,962.58x = 266,285.25 × 108,079.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    192,962.58x = 28,779,944,723.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 28,779,944,723.15/192,962.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 149,147.80

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