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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 132,002.85, 185,270.55 and 132,002.85

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 132,002.85, 185,270.55 and 132,002.85 is: 185,270.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    132,002.85 : 185,270.55 = 132,002.85 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    132,002.85/185,270.55 = 132,002.85/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    132,002.85x = 185,270.55 × 132,002.85
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    132,002.85x = 24,456,240,621.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 24,456,240,621.07/132,002.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 185,270.55

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