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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 171,932.60, 258,093.30 and 132,663.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 171,932.60, 258,093.30 and 132,663.80 is: 199,145.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    171,932.60 : 258,093.30 = 132,663.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    171,932.60/258,093.30 = 132,663.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    171,932.60x = 258,093.30 × 132,663.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    171,932.60x = 34,239,637,932.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 34,239,637,932.54/171,932.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 199,145.70

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