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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 172,550.46, 258,868.66 and 137,145.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 172,550.46, 258,868.66 and 137,145.36 is: 205,752.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    172,550.46 : 258,868.66 = 137,145.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    172,550.46/258,868.66 = 137,145.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    172,550.46x = 258,868.66 × 137,145.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    172,550.46x = 35,502,635,568.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 35,502,635,568.42/172,550.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 205,752.19

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