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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 172,512.10, 258,525.15 and 137,034.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 172,512.10, 258,525.15 and 137,034.10 is: 205,358.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    172,512.10 : 258,525.15 = 137,034.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    172,512.10/258,525.15 = 137,034.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    172,512.10x = 258,525.15 × 137,034.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    172,512.10x = 35,426,761,257.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 35,426,761,257.62/172,512.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 205,358.12

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