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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 195,224.81, 292,502.58 and 131,062.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 195,224.81, 292,502.58 and 131,062.77 is: 196,369.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    195,224.81 : 292,502.58 = 131,062.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    195,224.81/292,502.58 = 131,062.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    195,224.81x = 292,502.58 × 131,062.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    195,224.81x = 38,336,198,366.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 38,336,198,366.95/195,224.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 196,369.51

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