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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 195,872.66, 270,387 and 132,296.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 195,872.66, 270,387 and 132,296.57 is: 182,625.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    195,872.66 : 270,387 = 132,296.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    195,872.66/270,387 = 132,296.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    195,872.66x = 270,387 × 132,296.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    195,872.66x = 35,771,271,320.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 35,771,271,320.66/195,872.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 182,625.14

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