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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 173,125.98, 259,005.69 and 131,127.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 173,125.98, 259,005.69 and 131,127.12 is: 196,173.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    173,125.98 : 259,005.69 = 131,127.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    173,125.98/259,005.69 = 131,127.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    173,125.98x = 259,005.69 × 131,127.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    173,125.98x = 33,962,670,193.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 33,962,670,193.31/173,125.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 196,173.16

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