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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 188,193.19, 282,290.20 and 132,283.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 188,193.19, 282,290.20 and 132,283.49 is: 198,425.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    188,193.19 : 282,290.20 = 132,283.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    188,193.19/282,290.20 = 132,283.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    188,193.19x = 282,290.20 × 132,283.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    188,193.19x = 37,342,331,026.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 37,342,331,026.09/188,193.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 198,425.52

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