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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 192,034.40, 288,051.60 and 132,985.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 192,034.40, 288,051.60 and 132,985.40 is: 199,478.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    192,034.40 : 288,051.60 = 132,985.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    192,034.40/288,051.60 = 132,985.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    192,034.40x = 288,051.60 × 132,985.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    192,034.40x = 38,306,657,246.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 38,306,657,246.64/192,034.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 199,478.10

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