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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 191,350.23, 286,882.37 and 132,016.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 191,350.23, 286,882.37 and 132,016.59 is: 197,926.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    191,350.23 : 286,882.37 = 132,016.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    191,350.23/286,882.37 = 132,016.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    191,350.23x = 286,882.37 × 132,016.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    191,350.23x = 37,873,231,558.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 37,873,231,558.44/191,350.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 197,926.24

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