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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 132,529.89, 183,001.61 and 122,913.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 132,529.89, 183,001.61 and 122,913.77 is: 169,723.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    132,529.89 : 183,001.61 = 122,913.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    132,529.89/183,001.61 = 122,913.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    132,529.89x = 183,001.61 × 122,913.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    132,529.89x = 22,493,418,222.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,493,418,222.83/132,529.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 169,723.36

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