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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 185,010.60, 277,515.90 and 132,522.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 185,010.60, 277,515.90 and 132,522.60 is: 198,783.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    185,010.60 : 277,515.90 = 132,522.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    185,010.60/277,515.90 = 132,522.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    185,010.60x = 277,515.90 × 132,522.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    185,010.60x = 36,777,128,609.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 36,777,128,609.34/185,010.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 198,783.90

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