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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 132,952.60, 183,101.34 and 130,049.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 132,952.60, 183,101.34 and 130,049.56 is: 179,103.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    132,952.60 : 183,101.34 = 130,049.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    132,952.60/183,101.34 = 130,049.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    132,952.60x = 183,101.34 × 130,049.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    132,952.60x = 23,812,248,702.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,812,248,702.41/132,952.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 179,103.29

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