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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 152,720.13, 210,006.44 and 132,541.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 152,720.13, 210,006.44 and 132,541.98 is: 182,259.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    152,720.13 : 210,006.44 = 132,541.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    152,720.13/210,006.44 = 132,541.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    152,720.13x = 210,006.44 × 132,541.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    152,720.13x = 27,834,669,370.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,834,669,370.35/152,720.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 182,259.34

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