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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 195,226.81, 292,505.58 and 131,064.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 195,226.81, 292,505.58 and 131,064.77 is: 196,372.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    195,226.81 : 292,505.58 = 131,064.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    195,226.81/292,505.58 = 131,064.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    195,226.81x = 292,505.58 × 131,064.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    195,226.81x = 38,337,176,566.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 38,337,176,566.42/195,226.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 196,372.50

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