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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 193,115.52, 266,220.16 and 135,579.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 193,115.52, 266,220.16 and 135,579.68 is: 186,903.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    193,115.52 : 266,220.16 = 135,579.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    193,115.52/266,220.16 = 135,579.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    193,115.52x = 266,220.16 × 135,579.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    193,115.52x = 36,094,044,102.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 36,094,044,102.35/193,115.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 186,903.90

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