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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 171,733.20, 257,599.80 and 130,261.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 171,733.20, 257,599.80 and 130,261.20 is: 195,391.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    171,733.20 : 257,599.80 = 130,261.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    171,733.20/257,599.80 = 130,261.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    171,733.20x = 257,599.80 × 130,261.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    171,733.20x = 33,555,259,067.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 33,555,259,067.76/171,733.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 195,391.80

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