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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 171,647.20, 257,470.80 and 130,175.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 171,647.20, 257,470.80 and 130,175.20 is: 195,262.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    171,647.20 : 257,470.80 = 130,175.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    171,647.20/257,470.80 = 130,175.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    171,647.20x = 257,470.80 × 130,175.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    171,647.20x = 33,516,312,884.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 33,516,312,884.16/171,647.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 195,262.80

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