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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 172,003.70, 258,005.55 and 136,574.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 172,003.70, 258,005.55 and 136,574.30 is: 204,861.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    172,003.70 : 258,005.55 = 136,574.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    172,003.70/258,005.55 = 136,574.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    172,003.70x = 258,005.55 × 136,574.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    172,003.70x = 35,236,927,387.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 35,236,927,387.37/172,003.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 204,861.45

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