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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 171,938.90, 257,908.35 and 132,572.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 171,938.90, 257,908.35 and 132,572.90 is: 198,859.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    171,938.90 : 257,908.35 = 132,572.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    171,938.90/257,908.35 = 132,572.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    171,938.90x = 257,908.35 × 132,572.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    171,938.90x = 34,191,657,893.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 34,191,657,893.72/171,938.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 198,859.35

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