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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 172,032.70, 258,049.05 and 136,603.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 172,032.70, 258,049.05 and 136,603.30 is: 204,904.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    172,032.70 : 258,049.05 = 136,603.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    172,032.70/258,049.05 = 136,603.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    172,032.70x = 258,049.05 × 136,603.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    172,032.70x = 35,250,351,791.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 35,250,351,791.87/172,032.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 204,904.95

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