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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 172,005.70, 258,008.55 and 136,576.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 172,005.70, 258,008.55 and 136,576.30 is: 204,864.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    172,005.70 : 258,008.55 = 136,576.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    172,005.70/258,008.55 = 136,576.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    172,005.70x = 258,008.55 × 136,576.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    172,005.70x = 35,237,853,127.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 35,237,853,127.37/172,005.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 204,864.45

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