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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 191,582.62, 264,465.41 and 136,427.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 191,582.62, 264,465.41 and 136,427.69 is: 188,328.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    191,582.62 : 264,465.41 = 136,427.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    191,582.62/264,465.41 = 136,427.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    191,582.62x = 264,465.41 × 136,427.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    191,582.62x = 36,080,404,950.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 36,080,404,950.23/191,582.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 188,328.18

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