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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 189,956.48, 284,819.60 and 130,727.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 189,956.48, 284,819.60 and 130,727.08 is: 196,011.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    189,956.48 : 284,819.60 = 130,727.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    189,956.48/284,819.60 = 130,727.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    189,956.48x = 284,819.60 × 130,727.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    189,956.48x = 37,233,634,634.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 37,233,634,634.77/189,956.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 196,011.40

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