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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 132,059.20, 185,232.80 and 132,059.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 132,059.20, 185,232.80 and 132,059.20 is: 185,232.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    132,059.20 : 185,232.80 = 132,059.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    132,059.20/185,232.80 = 132,059.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    132,059.20x = 185,232.80 × 132,059.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    132,059.20x = 24,461,695,381.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 24,461,695,381.76/132,059.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 185,232.80

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