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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 138,478.72, 191,125.52 and 132,168.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 138,478.72, 191,125.52 and 132,168.02 is: 182,415.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    138,478.72 : 191,125.52 = 132,168.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    138,478.72/191,125.52 = 132,168.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    138,478.72x = 191,125.52 × 132,168.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    138,478.72x = 25,260,681,549.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 25,260,681,549.87/138,478.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 182,415.62

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