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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 265,292.82, 397,689.08 and 132,047.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 265,292.82, 397,689.08 and 132,047.12 is: 197,946.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    265,292.82 : 397,689.08 = 132,047.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    265,292.82/397,689.08 = 132,047.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    265,292.82x = 397,689.08 × 132,047.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    265,292.82x = 52,513,697,669.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 52,513,697,669.45/265,292.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 197,946.17

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