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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 171,947.10, 258,115.05 and 132,678.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 171,947.10, 258,115.05 and 132,678.30 is: 199,167.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    171,947.10 : 258,115.05 = 132,678.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    171,947.10/258,115.05 = 132,678.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    171,947.10x = 258,115.05 × 132,678.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    171,947.10x = 34,246,266,038.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 34,246,266,038.42/171,947.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 199,167.45

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