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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 154,858.20, 232,805.70 and 132,048.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 154,858.20, 232,805.70 and 132,048.60 is: 198,514.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    154,858.20 : 232,805.70 = 132,048.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    154,858.20/232,805.70 = 132,048.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    154,858.20x = 232,805.70 × 132,048.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    154,858.20x = 30,741,666,757.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 30,741,666,757.02/154,858.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 198,514.94

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