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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 152,567.96, 210,468.98 and 132,396.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 152,567.96, 210,468.98 and 132,396.53 is: 182,642.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    152,567.96 : 210,468.98 = 132,396.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    152,567.96/210,468.98 = 132,396.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    152,567.96x = 210,468.98 × 132,396.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    152,567.96x = 27,865,361,903.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,865,361,903.29/152,567.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 182,642.30

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