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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 172,233.62, 257,865.16 and 129,979.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 172,233.62, 257,865.16 and 129,979.42 is: 194,602.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    172,233.62 : 257,865.16 = 129,979.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    172,233.62/257,865.16 = 129,979.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    172,233.62x = 257,865.16 × 129,979.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    172,233.62x = 33,517,161,995.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 33,517,161,995.78/172,233.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 194,602.90

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