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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 132,252.85, 182,385.52 and 101,989.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 132,252.85, 182,385.52 and 101,989.63 is: 140,650.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    132,252.85 : 182,385.52 = 101,989.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    132,252.85/182,385.52 = 101,989.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    132,252.85x = 182,385.52 × 101,989.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    132,252.85x = 18,601,432,331.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,601,432,331.55/132,252.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 140,650.52

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