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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 172,946.80, 259,420.20 and 137,954.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 172,946.80, 259,420.20 and 137,954.80 is: 206,932.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    172,946.80 : 259,420.20 = 137,954.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    172,946.80/259,420.20 = 137,954.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    172,946.80x = 259,420.20 × 137,954.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    172,946.80x = 35,788,261,806.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 35,788,261,806.96/172,946.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 206,932.20

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