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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 172,524.23, 258,593.92 and 130,267.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 172,524.23, 258,593.92 and 130,267.14 is: 195,255.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    172,524.23 : 258,593.92 = 130,267.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    172,524.23/258,593.92 = 130,267.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    172,524.23x = 258,593.92 × 130,267.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    172,524.23x = 33,686,289,084.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 33,686,289,084.39/172,524.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 195,255.41

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