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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 132,012.10, 185,283.50 and 132,012.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 132,012.10, 185,283.50 and 132,012.10 is: 185,283.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    132,012.10 : 185,283.50 = 132,012.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    132,012.10/185,283.50 = 132,012.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    132,012.10x = 185,283.50 × 132,012.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    132,012.10x = 24,459,663,930.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 24,459,663,930.35/132,012.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 185,283.50

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