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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 189,501.93, 284,401.41 and 132,203.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 189,501.93, 284,401.41 and 132,203.22 is: 198,408.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    189,501.93 : 284,401.41 = 132,203.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    189,501.93/284,401.41 = 132,203.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    189,501.93x = 284,401.41 × 132,203.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    189,501.93x = 37,598,782,174.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 37,598,782,174.54/189,501.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 198,408.44

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