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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 191,361.20, 286,385.70 and 132,312.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 191,361.20, 286,385.70 and 132,312.20 is: 198,014.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    191,361.20 : 286,385.70 = 132,312.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    191,361.20/286,385.70 = 132,312.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    191,361.20x = 286,385.70 × 132,312.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    191,361.20x = 37,892,322,015.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 37,892,322,015.54/191,361.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 198,014.66

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