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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 191,996.97, 264,654.12 and 131,462.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 191,996.97, 264,654.12 and 131,462.94 is: 181,212.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    191,996.97 : 264,654.12 = 131,462.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    191,996.97/264,654.12 = 131,462.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    191,996.97x = 264,654.12 × 131,462.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    191,996.97x = 34,792,208,698.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 34,792,208,698.31/191,996.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 181,212.28

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