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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 154,140.02, 212,596.34 and 132,665.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 154,140.02, 212,596.34 and 132,665.30 is: 182,977.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    154,140.02 : 212,596.34 = 132,665.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    154,140.02/212,596.34 = 132,665.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    154,140.02x = 212,596.34 × 132,665.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    154,140.02x = 28,204,157,225.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 28,204,157,225.00/154,140.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 182,977.51

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