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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 132,183.94, 181,712.42 and 113,719.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 132,183.94, 181,712.42 and 113,719.59 is: 156,329.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    132,183.94 : 181,712.42 = 113,719.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    132,183.94/181,712.42 = 113,719.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    132,183.94x = 181,712.42 × 113,719.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    132,183.94x = 20,664,262,354.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,664,262,354.59/132,183.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 156,329.60

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