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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 223,161.52, 307,827.66 and 132,457.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 223,161.52, 307,827.66 and 132,457.72 is: 182,711.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    223,161.52 : 307,827.66 = 132,457.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    223,161.52/307,827.66 = 132,457.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    223,161.52x = 307,827.66 × 132,457.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    223,161.52x = 40,774,149,996.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 40,774,149,996.54/223,161.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 182,711.38

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