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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 132,965.79, 184,269.06 and 130,442.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 132,965.79, 184,269.06 and 130,442.54 is: 180,772.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    132,965.79 : 184,269.06 = 130,442.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    132,965.79/184,269.06 = 130,442.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    132,965.79x = 184,269.06 × 130,442.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    132,965.79x = 24,036,524,229.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 24,036,524,229.81/132,965.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 180,772.24

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