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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 189,508.78, 284,411.73 and 132,210.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 189,508.78, 284,411.73 and 132,210.07 is: 198,418.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    189,508.78 : 284,411.73 = 132,210.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    189,508.78/284,411.73 = 132,210.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    189,508.78x = 284,411.73 × 132,210.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    189,508.78x = 37,602,094,732.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 37,602,094,732.12/189,508.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 198,418.75

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