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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 195,287.20, 292,930.80 and 132,301.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 195,287.20, 292,930.80 and 132,301.60 is: 198,452.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    195,287.20 : 292,930.80 = 132,301.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    195,287.20/292,930.80 = 132,301.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    195,287.20x = 292,930.80 × 132,301.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    195,287.20x = 38,755,213,529.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 38,755,213,529.28/195,287.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 198,452.40

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