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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 154,154.94, 211,917.72 and 132,565.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 154,154.94, 211,917.72 and 132,565.20 is: 182,238.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    154,154.94 : 211,917.72 = 132,565.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    154,154.94/211,917.72 = 132,565.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    154,154.94x = 211,917.72 × 132,565.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    154,154.94x = 28,092,914,935.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 28,092,914,935.34/154,154.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 182,238.18

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