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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 154,309.60, 212,829.50 and 132,834.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 154,309.60, 212,829.50 and 132,834.62 is: 183,210.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    154,309.60 : 212,829.50 = 132,834.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    154,309.60/212,829.50 = 132,834.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    154,309.60x = 212,829.50 × 132,834.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    154,309.60x = 28,271,125,757.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 28,271,125,757.29/154,309.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 183,210.41

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