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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 152,725.71, 210,014.10 and 132,547.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 152,725.71, 210,014.10 and 132,547.55 is: 182,266.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    152,725.71 : 210,014.10 = 132,547.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    152,725.71/210,014.10 = 132,547.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    152,725.71x = 210,014.10 × 132,547.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    152,725.71x = 27,836,853,370.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,836,853,370.38/152,725.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 182,266.98

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