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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 196,287.48, 270,604.62 and 132,524.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 196,287.48, 270,604.62 and 132,524.28 is: 182,699.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    196,287.48 : 270,604.62 = 132,524.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    196,287.48/270,604.62 = 132,524.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    196,287.48x = 270,604.62 × 132,524.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    196,287.48x = 35,861,682,430.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 35,861,682,430.17/196,287.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 182,699.80

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