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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 190,622, 285,933 and 130,591.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 190,622, 285,933 and 130,591.28 is: 195,886.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    190,622 : 285,933 = 130,591.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    190,622/285,933 = 130,591.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    190,622x = 285,933 × 130,591.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    190,622x = 37,340,356,464.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 37,340,356,464.24/190,622
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 195,886.92

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