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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 171,989.40, 257,984.10 and 132,623.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 171,989.40, 257,984.10 and 132,623.40 is: 198,935.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    171,989.40 : 257,984.10 = 132,623.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    171,989.40/257,984.10 = 132,623.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    171,989.40x = 257,984.10 × 132,623.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    171,989.40x = 34,214,728,487.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 34,214,728,487.94/171,989.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 198,935.10

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