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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 172,034.40, 258,051.60 and 132,668.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 172,034.40, 258,051.60 and 132,668.40 is: 199,002.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    172,034.40 : 258,051.60 = 132,668.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    172,034.40/258,051.60 = 132,668.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    172,034.40x = 258,051.60 × 132,668.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    172,034.40x = 34,235,292,889.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 34,235,292,889.44/172,034.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 199,002.60

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