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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 171,877.88, 258,005.22 and 136,566.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 171,877.88, 258,005.22 and 136,566.20 is: 204,998.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    171,877.88 : 258,005.22 = 136,566.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    171,877.88/258,005.22 = 136,566.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    171,877.88x = 258,005.22 × 136,566.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    171,877.88x = 35,234,792,475.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 35,234,792,475.56/171,877.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 204,998.99

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