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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 171,901.60, 258,046.80 and 132,632.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 171,901.60, 258,046.80 and 132,632.80 is: 199,099.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    171,901.60 : 258,046.80 = 132,632.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    171,901.60/258,046.80 = 132,632.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    171,901.60x = 258,046.80 × 132,632.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    171,901.60x = 34,225,469,615.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 34,225,469,615.04/171,901.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 199,099.19

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