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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 190,577.88, 285,808.26 and 131,791.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 190,577.88, 285,808.26 and 131,791.32 is: 197,646.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    190,577.88 : 285,808.26 = 131,791.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    190,577.88/285,808.26 = 131,791.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    190,577.88x = 285,808.26 × 131,791.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    190,577.88x = 37,667,047,852.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 37,667,047,852.30/190,577.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 197,646.48

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