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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 195,033.78, 292,529.70 and 132,256.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 195,033.78, 292,529.70 and 132,256.86 is: 198,371.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    195,033.78 : 292,529.70 = 132,256.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    195,033.78/292,529.70 = 132,256.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    195,033.78x = 292,529.70 × 132,256.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    195,033.78x = 38,689,058,481.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 38,689,058,481.76/195,033.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 198,371.06

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