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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 170,213.80, 254,715.90 and 148,268.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 170,213.80, 254,715.90 and 148,268.20 is: 221,875.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    170,213.80 : 254,715.90 = 148,268.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    170,213.80/254,715.90 = 148,268.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    170,213.80x = 254,715.90 × 148,268.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    170,213.80x = 37,766,268,004.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 37,766,268,004.38/170,213.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 221,875.48

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