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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 171,943.60, 258,109.80 and 132,674.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 171,943.60, 258,109.80 and 132,674.80 is: 199,162.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    171,943.60 : 258,109.80 = 132,674.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    171,943.60/258,109.80 = 132,674.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    171,943.60x = 258,109.80 × 132,674.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    171,943.60x = 34,244,666,093.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 34,244,666,093.04/171,943.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 199,162.20

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