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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 172,958.96, 259,438.44 and 133,573.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 172,958.96, 259,438.44 and 133,573.52 is: 200,360.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    172,958.96 : 259,438.44 = 133,573.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    172,958.96/259,438.44 = 133,573.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    172,958.96x = 259,438.44 × 133,573.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    172,958.96x = 34,654,105,654.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 34,654,105,654.11/172,958.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 200,360.28

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