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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 152,069.80, 209,566.02 and 132,163.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 152,069.80, 209,566.02 and 132,163.24 is: 182,132.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    152,069.80 : 209,566.02 = 132,163.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    152,069.80/209,566.02 = 132,163.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    152,069.80x = 209,566.02 × 132,163.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    152,069.80x = 27,696,924,197.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,696,924,197.10/152,069.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 182,132.97

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