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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 132,435.60, 180,316.08 and 132,015.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 132,435.60, 180,316.08 and 132,015.24 is: 179,743.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    132,435.60 : 180,316.08 = 132,015.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    132,435.60/180,316.08 = 132,015.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    132,435.60x = 180,316.08 × 132,015.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    132,435.60x = 23,804,470,577.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,804,470,577.06/132,435.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 179,743.74

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