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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 171,936.10, 258,098.55 and 132,667.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 171,936.10, 258,098.55 and 132,667.30 is: 199,150.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    171,936.10 : 258,098.55 = 132,667.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    171,936.10/258,098.55 = 132,667.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    171,936.10x = 258,098.55 × 132,667.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    171,936.10x = 34,241,237,762.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 34,241,237,762.42/171,936.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 199,150.95

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