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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 172,208.40, 258,312.60 and 132,842.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 172,208.40, 258,312.60 and 132,842.40 is: 199,263.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    172,208.40 : 258,312.60 = 132,842.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    172,208.40/258,312.60 = 132,842.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    172,208.40x = 258,312.60 × 132,842.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    172,208.40x = 34,314,865,734.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 34,314,865,734.24/172,208.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 199,263.60

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