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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 171,958.60, 258,132.30 and 132,689.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 171,958.60, 258,132.30 and 132,689.80 is: 199,184.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    171,958.60 : 258,132.30 = 132,689.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    171,958.60/258,132.30 = 132,689.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    171,958.60x = 258,132.30 × 132,689.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    171,958.60x = 34,251,523,260.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 34,251,523,260.54/171,958.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 199,184.71

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