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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 191,996.80, 287,606.40 and 132,899.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 191,996.80, 287,606.40 and 132,899.20 is: 199,079.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    191,996.80 : 287,606.40 = 132,899.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    191,996.80/287,606.40 = 132,899.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    191,996.80x = 287,606.40 × 132,899.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    191,996.80x = 38,222,660,474.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 38,222,660,474.88/191,996.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 199,079.67

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