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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 172,040.90, 258,061.35 and 132,674.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 172,040.90, 258,061.35 and 132,674.90 is: 199,012.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    172,040.90 : 258,061.35 = 132,674.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    172,040.90/258,061.35 = 132,674.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    172,040.90x = 258,061.35 × 132,674.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    172,040.90x = 34,238,263,805.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 34,238,263,805.12/172,040.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 199,012.35

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