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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 132,004.40, 197,812.20 and 112,175.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 132,004.40, 197,812.20 and 112,175.60 is: 168,098.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    132,004.40 : 197,812.20 = 112,175.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    132,004.40/197,812.20 = 112,175.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    132,004.40x = 197,812.20 × 112,175.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    132,004.40x = 22,189,702,222.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,189,702,222.32/132,004.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 168,098.20

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