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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 172,985.10, 259,672.05 and 133,716.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 172,985.10, 259,672.05 and 133,716.30 is: 200,724.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    172,985.10 : 259,672.05 = 133,716.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    172,985.10/259,672.05 = 133,716.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    172,985.10x = 259,672.05 × 133,716.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    172,985.10x = 34,722,385,739.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 34,722,385,739.42/172,985.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 200,724.72

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