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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 171,902.10, 258,047.55 and 132,633.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 171,902.10, 258,047.55 and 132,633.30 is: 199,099.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    171,902.10 : 258,047.55 = 132,633.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    171,902.10/258,047.55 = 132,633.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    171,902.10x = 258,047.55 × 132,633.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    171,902.10x = 34,225,698,113.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 34,225,698,113.42/171,902.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 199,099.94

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