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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 132,486.60, 185,947.80 and 132,486.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 132,486.60, 185,947.80 and 132,486.60 is: 185,947.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    132,486.60 : 185,947.80 = 132,486.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    132,486.60/185,947.80 = 132,486.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    132,486.60x = 185,947.80 × 132,486.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    132,486.60x = 24,635,591,799.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 24,635,591,799.48/132,486.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 185,947.80

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