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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 172,055.04, 257,558.40 and 138,462.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 172,055.04, 257,558.40 and 138,462.72 is: 207,272.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    172,055.04 : 257,558.40 = 138,462.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    172,055.04/257,558.40 = 138,462.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    172,055.04x = 257,558.40 × 138,462.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    172,055.04x = 35,662,236,622.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 35,662,236,622.85/172,055.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 207,272.26

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