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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 141,468.24, 212,157 and 132,150

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 141,468.24, 212,157 and 132,150 is: 198,182.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    141,468.24 : 212,157 = 132,150 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    141,468.24/212,157 = 132,150/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    141,468.24x = 212,157 × 132,150
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    141,468.24x = 28,036,547,550
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 28,036,547,550/141,468.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 198,182.63

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