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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 191,792.72, 287,786.28 and 129,332

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 191,792.72, 287,786.28 and 129,332 is: 194,063.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    191,792.72 : 287,786.28 = 129,332 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    191,792.72/287,786.28 = 129,332/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    191,792.72x = 287,786.28 × 129,332
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    191,792.72x = 37,219,975,164.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 37,219,975,164.96/191,792.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 194,063.55

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