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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 154,141.94, 211,899.92 and 132,552.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 154,141.94, 211,899.92 and 132,552.20 is: 182,220.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    154,141.94 : 211,899.92 = 132,552.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    154,141.94/211,899.92 = 132,552.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    154,141.94x = 211,899.92 × 132,552.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    154,141.94x = 28,087,800,575.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 28,087,800,575.82/154,141.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 182,220.37

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