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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 132,014.80, 197,997.90 and 82,005.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 132,014.80, 197,997.90 and 82,005.40 is: 122,993.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    132,014.80 : 197,997.90 = 82,005.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    132,014.80/197,997.90 = 82,005.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    132,014.80x = 197,997.90 × 82,005.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    132,014.80x = 16,236,896,988.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,236,896,988.66/132,014.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 122,993.01

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