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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 172,148.10, 258,416.55 and 132,879.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 172,148.10, 258,416.55 and 132,879.30 is: 199,469.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    172,148.10 : 258,416.55 = 132,879.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    172,148.10/258,416.55 = 132,879.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    172,148.10x = 258,416.55 × 132,879.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    172,148.10x = 34,338,210,272.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 34,338,210,272.42/172,148.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 199,469.01

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