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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 185,007.60, 277,511.40 and 132,519.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 185,007.60, 277,511.40 and 132,519.60 is: 198,779.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    185,007.60 : 277,511.40 = 132,519.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    185,007.60/277,511.40 = 132,519.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    185,007.60x = 277,511.40 × 132,519.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    185,007.60x = 36,775,699,723.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 36,775,699,723.44/185,007.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 198,779.40

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