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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 171,369.20, 257,053.80 and 132,003.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 171,369.20, 257,053.80 and 132,003.20 is: 198,004.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    171,369.20 : 257,053.80 = 132,003.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    171,369.20/257,053.80 = 132,003.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    171,369.20x = 257,053.80 × 132,003.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    171,369.20x = 33,931,924,172.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 33,931,924,172.16/171,369.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 198,004.80

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