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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 141,469.24, 212,158.50 and 132,151

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 141,469.24, 212,158.50 and 132,151 is: 198,184.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    141,469.24 : 212,158.50 = 132,151 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    141,469.24/212,158.50 = 132,151/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    141,469.24x = 212,158.50 × 132,151
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    141,469.24x = 28,036,957,933.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 28,036,957,933.50/141,469.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 198,184.13

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