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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 191,405.40, 287,108.10 and 132,356.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 191,405.40, 287,108.10 and 132,356.40 is: 198,534.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    191,405.40 : 287,108.10 = 132,356.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    191,405.40/287,108.10 = 132,356.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    191,405.40x = 287,108.10 × 132,356.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    191,405.40x = 38,000,594,526.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 38,000,594,526.84/191,405.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 198,534.60

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