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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 172,027.40, 258,041.10 and 132,661.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 172,027.40, 258,041.10 and 132,661.40 is: 198,992.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    172,027.40 : 258,041.10 = 132,661.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    172,027.40/258,041.10 = 132,661.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    172,027.40x = 258,041.10 × 132,661.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    172,027.40x = 34,232,093,583.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 34,232,093,583.54/172,027.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 198,992.10

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