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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 171,335.20, 257,002.80 and 131,969.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 171,335.20, 257,002.80 and 131,969.20 is: 197,953.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    171,335.20 : 257,002.80 = 131,969.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    171,335.20/257,002.80 = 131,969.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    171,335.20x = 257,002.80 × 131,969.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    171,335.20x = 33,916,453,913.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 33,916,453,913.76/171,335.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 197,953.80

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