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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 132,051.70, 185,222.30 and 132,051.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 132,051.70, 185,222.30 and 132,051.70 is: 185,222.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    132,051.70 : 185,222.30 = 132,051.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    132,051.70/185,222.30 = 132,051.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    132,051.70x = 185,222.30 × 132,051.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    132,051.70x = 24,458,919,592.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 24,458,919,592.91/132,051.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 185,222.30

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