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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 172,363.40, 258,545.10 and 132,997.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 172,363.40, 258,545.10 and 132,997.40 is: 199,496.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    172,363.40 : 258,545.10 = 132,997.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    172,363.40/258,545.10 = 132,997.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    172,363.40x = 258,545.10 × 132,997.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    172,363.40x = 34,385,826,082.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 34,385,826,082.74/172,363.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 199,496.10

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