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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 188,322.11, 282,485.22 and 132,250.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 188,322.11, 282,485.22 and 132,250.17 is: 198,376.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    188,322.11 : 282,485.22 = 132,250.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    188,322.11/282,485.22 = 132,250.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    188,322.11x = 282,485.22 × 132,250.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    188,322.11x = 37,358,718,085.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 37,358,718,085.80/188,322.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 198,376.69

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