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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 152,968.86, 210,348.36 and 132,790.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 152,968.86, 210,348.36 and 132,790.46 is: 182,600.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    152,968.86 : 210,348.36 = 132,790.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    152,968.86/210,348.36 = 132,790.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    152,968.86x = 210,348.36 × 132,790.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    152,968.86x = 27,932,254,432.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,932,254,432.90/152,968.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 182,600.92

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