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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 152,564.58, 210,464.33 and 132,393.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 152,564.58, 210,464.33 and 132,393.15 is: 182,637.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    152,564.58 : 210,464.33 = 132,393.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    152,564.58/210,464.33 = 132,393.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    152,564.58x = 210,464.33 × 132,393.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    152,564.58x = 27,864,034,949.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,864,034,949.37/152,564.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 182,637.64

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