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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 171,644.70, 257,467.05 and 130,172.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 171,644.70, 257,467.05 and 130,172.70 is: 195,259.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    171,644.70 : 257,467.05 = 130,172.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    171,644.70/257,467.05 = 130,172.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    171,644.70x = 257,467.05 × 130,172.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    171,644.70x = 33,515,181,059.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 33,515,181,059.54/171,644.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 195,259.05

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