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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 132,001.40, 197,807.70 and 112,172.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 132,001.40, 197,807.70 and 112,172.60 is: 168,093.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    132,001.40 : 197,807.70 = 112,172.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    132,001.40/197,807.70 = 112,172.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    132,001.40x = 197,807.70 × 112,172.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    132,001.40x = 22,188,604,009.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,188,604,009.02/132,001.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 168,093.70

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