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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 195,031.92, 292,526.91 and 132,254.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 195,031.92, 292,526.91 and 132,254.99 is: 198,368.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    195,031.92 : 292,526.91 = 132,254.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    195,031.92/292,526.91 = 132,254.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    195,031.92x = 292,526.91 × 132,254.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    195,031.92x = 38,688,144,618.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 38,688,144,618.74/195,031.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 198,368.28

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