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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 172,057.80, 258,086.70 and 130,067.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 172,057.80, 258,086.70 and 130,067.40 is: 195,101.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    172,057.80 : 258,086.70 = 130,067.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    172,057.80/258,086.70 = 130,067.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    172,057.80x = 258,086.70 × 130,067.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    172,057.80x = 33,568,666,043.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 33,568,666,043.58/172,057.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 195,101.10

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