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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 172,803.30, 258,767.55 and 137,811.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 172,803.30, 258,767.55 and 137,811.30 is: 206,368.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    172,803.30 : 258,767.55 = 137,811.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    172,803.30/258,767.55 = 137,811.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    172,803.30x = 258,767.55 × 137,811.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    172,803.30x = 35,661,092,463.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 35,661,092,463.32/172,803.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 206,368.12

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