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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 154,031.40, 212,446.29 and 132,556.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 154,031.40, 212,446.29 and 132,556.86 is: 182,827.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    154,031.40 : 212,446.29 = 132,556.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    154,031.40/212,446.29 = 132,556.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    154,031.40x = 212,446.29 × 132,556.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    154,031.40x = 28,161,213,121.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 28,161,213,121.05/154,031.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 182,827.74

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