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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 132,966.17, 184,269.59 and 130,442.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 132,966.17, 184,269.59 and 130,442.92 is: 180,772.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    132,966.17 : 184,269.59 = 130,442.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    132,966.17/184,269.59 = 130,442.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    132,966.17x = 184,269.59 × 130,442.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    132,966.17x = 24,036,663,060.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 24,036,663,060.70/132,966.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 180,772.77

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