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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 132,176.63, 198,265.55 and 38,682.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 132,176.63, 198,265.55 and 38,682.38 is: 58,023.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    132,176.63 : 198,265.55 = 38,682.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    132,176.63/198,265.55 = 38,682.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    132,176.63x = 198,265.55 × 38,682.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    132,176.63x = 7,669,382,161.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,669,382,161.27/132,176.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 58,023.74

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