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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 171,984.24, 257,607 and 132,248.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 171,984.24, 257,607 and 132,248.88 is: 198,089.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    171,984.24 : 257,607 = 132,248.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    171,984.24/257,607 = 132,248.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    171,984.24x = 257,607 × 132,248.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    171,984.24x = 34,068,237,230.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 34,068,237,230.16/171,984.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 198,089.30

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