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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 196,079.31, 293,744.10 and 132,588.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 196,079.31, 293,744.10 and 132,588.27 is: 198,628.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    196,079.31 : 293,744.10 = 132,588.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    196,079.31/293,744.10 = 132,588.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    196,079.31x = 293,744.10 × 132,588.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    196,079.31x = 38,947,022,041.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 38,947,022,041.71/196,079.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 198,628.92

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