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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 193,486.88, 266,977.68 and 118,059.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 193,486.88, 266,977.68 and 118,059.68 is: 162,901.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    193,486.88 : 266,977.68 = 118,059.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    193,486.88/266,977.68 = 118,059.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    193,486.88x = 266,977.68 × 118,059.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    193,486.88x = 31,519,299,467.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 31,519,299,467.94/193,486.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 162,901.48

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