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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 192,813.96, 288,844.26 and 132,831.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 192,813.96, 288,844.26 and 132,831.84 is: 198,988.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    192,813.96 : 288,844.26 = 132,831.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    192,813.96/288,844.26 = 132,831.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    192,813.96x = 288,844.26 × 132,831.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    192,813.96x = 38,367,714,529.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 38,367,714,529.24/192,813.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 198,988.26

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