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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 171,644.20, 257,466.30 and 130,172.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 171,644.20, 257,466.30 and 130,172.20 is: 195,258.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    171,644.20 : 257,466.30 = 130,172.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    171,644.20/257,466.30 = 130,172.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    171,644.20x = 257,466.30 × 130,172.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    171,644.20x = 33,514,954,696.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 33,514,954,696.86/171,644.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 195,258.30

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