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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 171,933.60, 258,094.80 and 132,664.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 171,933.60, 258,094.80 and 132,664.80 is: 199,147.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    171,933.60 : 258,094.80 = 132,664.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    171,933.60/258,094.80 = 132,664.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    171,933.60x = 258,094.80 × 132,664.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    171,933.60x = 34,240,095,023.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 34,240,095,023.04/171,933.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 199,147.20

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