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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 192,965.91, 266,292.95 and 117,514.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 192,965.91, 266,292.95 and 117,514.41 is: 162,169.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    192,965.91 : 266,292.95 = 117,514.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    192,965.91/266,292.95 = 117,514.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    192,965.91x = 266,292.95 × 117,514.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    192,965.91x = 31,293,257,981.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 31,293,257,981.26/192,965.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 162,169.88

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