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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 132,673.52, 182,959.08 and 112,585.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 132,673.52, 182,959.08 and 112,585.52 is: 155,257.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    132,673.52 : 182,959.08 = 112,585.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    132,673.52/182,959.08 = 112,585.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    132,673.52x = 182,959.08 × 112,585.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    132,673.52x = 20,598,543,160.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,598,543,160.52/132,673.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 155,257.38

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