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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 171,867.60, 257,995.80 and 132,598.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 171,867.60, 257,995.80 and 132,598.80 is: 199,048.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    171,867.60 : 257,995.80 = 132,598.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    171,867.60/257,995.80 = 132,598.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    171,867.60x = 257,995.80 × 132,598.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    171,867.60x = 34,209,933,485.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 34,209,933,485.04/171,867.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 199,048.18

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