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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 185,479.02, 278,124.96 and 132,140.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 185,479.02, 278,124.96 and 132,140.52 is: 198,144.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    185,479.02 : 278,124.96 = 132,140.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    185,479.02/278,124.96 = 132,140.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    185,479.02x = 278,124.96 × 132,140.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    185,479.02x = 36,751,576,839.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 36,751,576,839.38/185,479.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 198,144.12

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