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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 154,865.70, 232,816.95 and 132,056.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 154,865.70, 232,816.95 and 132,056.10 is: 198,526.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    154,865.70 : 232,816.95 = 132,056.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    154,865.70/232,816.95 = 132,056.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    154,865.70x = 232,816.95 × 132,056.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    154,865.70x = 30,744,898,430.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 30,744,898,430.90/154,865.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 198,526.20

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