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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 169,968.80, 254,843.76 and 146,283.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 169,968.80, 254,843.76 and 146,283.56 is: 219,331.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    169,968.80 : 254,843.76 = 146,283.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    169,968.80/254,843.76 = 146,283.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    169,968.80x = 254,843.76 × 146,283.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    169,968.80x = 37,279,452,456.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 37,279,452,456.59/169,968.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 219,331.15

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