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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 193,639.92, 267,252.76 and 118,232.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 193,639.92, 267,252.76 and 118,232.56 is: 163,179.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    193,639.92 : 267,252.76 = 118,232.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    193,639.92/267,252.76 = 118,232.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    193,639.92x = 267,252.76 × 118,232.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    193,639.92x = 31,597,977,981.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 31,597,977,981.87/193,639.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 163,179.05

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