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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 191,985.80, 287,978.70 and 129,000.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 191,985.80, 287,978.70 and 129,000.20 is: 193,500.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    191,985.80 : 287,978.70 = 129,000.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    191,985.80/287,978.70 = 129,000.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    191,985.80x = 287,978.70 × 129,000.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    191,985.80x = 37,149,309,895.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 37,149,309,895.74/191,985.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 193,500.30

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