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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 172,065.70, 258,098.55 and 136,636.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 172,065.70, 258,098.55 and 136,636.30 is: 204,954.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    172,065.70 : 258,098.55 = 136,636.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    172,065.70/258,098.55 = 136,636.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    172,065.70x = 258,098.55 × 136,636.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    172,065.70x = 35,265,630,907.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 35,265,630,907.37/172,065.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 204,954.45

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