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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 171,878.88, 258,006.72 and 136,567.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 171,878.88, 258,006.72 and 136,567.20 is: 205,000.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    171,878.88 : 258,006.72 = 136,567.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    171,878.88/258,006.72 = 136,567.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    171,878.88x = 258,006.72 × 136,567.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    171,878.88x = 35,235,255,331.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 35,235,255,331.58/171,878.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 205,000.49

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