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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 188,192.81, 282,289.61 and 132,283.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 188,192.81, 282,289.61 and 132,283.09 is: 198,424.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    188,192.81 : 282,289.61 = 132,283.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    188,192.81/282,289.61 = 132,283.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    188,192.81x = 282,289.61 × 132,283.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    188,192.81x = 37,342,141,224.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 37,342,141,224.28/188,192.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 198,424.91

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