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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 172,896.60, 259,539.30 and 133,627.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 172,896.60, 259,539.30 and 133,627.80 is: 200,591.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    172,896.60 : 259,539.30 = 133,627.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    172,896.60/259,539.30 = 133,627.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    172,896.60x = 259,539.30 × 133,627.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    172,896.60x = 34,681,665,672.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 34,681,665,672.54/172,896.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 200,591.95

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