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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 171,944.60, 258,111.30 and 132,675.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 171,944.60, 258,111.30 and 132,675.80 is: 199,163.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    171,944.60 : 258,111.30 = 132,675.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    171,944.60/258,111.30 = 132,675.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    171,944.60x = 258,111.30 × 132,675.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    171,944.60x = 34,245,123,216.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 34,245,123,216.54/171,944.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 199,163.70

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