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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 191,511.40, 287,267.10 and 132,462.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 191,511.40, 287,267.10 and 132,462.40 is: 198,693.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    191,511.40 : 287,267.10 = 132,462.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    191,511.40/287,267.10 = 132,462.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    191,511.40x = 287,267.10 × 132,462.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    191,511.40x = 38,052,089,507.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 38,052,089,507.04/191,511.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 198,693.60

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