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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 194,421.80, 291,243.90 and 131,436.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 194,421.80, 291,243.90 and 131,436.20 is: 196,891.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    194,421.80 : 291,243.90 = 131,436.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    194,421.80/291,243.90 = 131,436.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    194,421.80x = 291,243.90 × 131,436.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    194,421.80x = 38,279,991,489.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 38,279,991,489.18/194,421.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 196,891.46

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