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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 195,249.57, 292,539.69 and 131,087.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 195,249.57, 292,539.69 and 131,087.52 is: 196,406.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    195,249.57 : 292,539.69 = 131,087.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    195,249.57/292,539.69 = 131,087.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    195,249.57x = 292,539.69 × 131,087.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    195,249.57x = 38,348,302,463.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 38,348,302,463.67/195,249.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 196,406.59

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