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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 172,029.70, 258,044.55 and 136,600.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 172,029.70, 258,044.55 and 136,600.30 is: 204,900.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    172,029.70 : 258,044.55 = 136,600.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    172,029.70/258,044.55 = 136,600.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    172,029.70x = 258,044.55 × 136,600.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    172,029.70x = 35,248,962,943.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 35,248,962,943.37/172,029.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 204,900.45

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