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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 132,005.20, 198,007.80 and 124,229.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 132,005.20, 198,007.80 and 124,229.20 is: 186,343.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    132,005.20 : 198,007.80 = 124,229.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    132,005.20/198,007.80 = 124,229.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    132,005.20x = 198,007.80 × 124,229.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    132,005.20x = 24,598,350,587.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 24,598,350,587.76/132,005.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 186,343.80

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