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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 195,032.54, 292,527.85 and 132,255.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 195,032.54, 292,527.85 and 132,255.62 is: 198,369.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    195,032.54 : 292,527.85 = 132,255.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    195,032.54/292,527.85 = 132,255.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    195,032.54x = 292,527.85 × 132,255.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    195,032.54x = 38,688,451,437.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 38,688,451,437.70/195,032.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 198,369.21

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