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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 183,107.12, 252,713.42 and 132,284.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 183,107.12, 252,713.42 and 132,284.27 is: 182,570.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    183,107.12 : 252,713.42 = 132,284.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    183,107.12/252,713.42 = 132,284.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    183,107.12x = 252,713.42 × 132,284.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    183,107.12x = 33,430,008,358.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 33,430,008,358.92/183,107.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 182,570.78

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