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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 189,510.98, 284,415.02 and 132,212.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 189,510.98, 284,415.02 and 132,212.26 is: 198,422.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    189,510.98 : 284,415.02 = 132,212.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    189,510.98/284,415.02 = 132,212.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    189,510.98x = 284,415.02 × 132,212.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    189,510.98x = 37,603,152,572.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 37,603,152,572.15/189,510.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 198,422.03

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