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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 185,016.60, 277,524.90 and 132,528.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 185,016.60, 277,524.90 and 132,528.60 is: 198,792.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    185,016.60 : 277,524.90 = 132,528.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    185,016.60/277,524.90 = 132,528.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    185,016.60x = 277,524.90 × 132,528.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    185,016.60x = 36,779,986,462.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 36,779,986,462.14/185,016.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 198,792.90

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