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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 193,231.16, 266,378.67 and 135,695.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 193,231.16, 266,378.67 and 135,695.28 is: 187,062.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    193,231.16 : 266,378.67 = 135,695.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    193,231.16/266,378.67 = 135,695.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    193,231.16x = 266,378.67 × 135,695.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    193,231.16x = 36,146,328,211.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 36,146,328,211.68/193,231.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 187,062.63

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