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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 152,724.21, 210,012.03 and 132,546.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 152,724.21, 210,012.03 and 132,546.05 is: 182,264.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    152,724.21 : 210,012.03 = 132,546.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    152,724.21/210,012.03 = 132,546.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    152,724.21x = 210,012.03 × 132,546.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    152,724.21x = 27,836,263,978.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,836,263,978.92/152,724.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 182,264.91

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