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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 190,515.92, 285,715.53 and 131,729.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 190,515.92, 285,715.53 and 131,729.36 is: 197,553.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    190,515.92 : 285,715.53 = 131,729.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    190,515.92/285,715.53 = 131,729.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    190,515.92x = 285,715.53 × 131,729.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    190,515.92x = 37,637,122,480.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 37,637,122,480.38/190,515.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 197,553.69

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