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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 172,512.30, 258,768.45 and 130,521.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 172,512.30, 258,768.45 and 130,521.90 is: 195,782.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    172,512.30 : 258,768.45 = 130,521.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    172,512.30/258,768.45 = 130,521.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    172,512.30x = 258,768.45 × 130,521.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    172,512.30x = 33,774,949,754.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 33,774,949,754.06/172,512.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 195,782.85

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