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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 132,332.40, 198,498.60 and 130,145.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 132,332.40, 198,498.60 and 130,145.40 is: 195,218.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    132,332.40 : 198,498.60 = 130,145.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    132,332.40/198,498.60 = 130,145.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    132,332.40x = 198,498.60 × 130,145.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    132,332.40x = 25,833,679,696.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 25,833,679,696.44/132,332.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 195,218.10

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