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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 171,052.40, 235,725.72 and 148,657.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 171,052.40, 235,725.72 and 148,657.52 is: 204,863.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    171,052.40 : 235,725.72 = 148,657.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    171,052.40/235,725.72 = 148,657.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    171,052.40x = 235,725.72 × 148,657.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    171,052.40x = 35,042,400,935.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 35,042,400,935.41/171,052.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 204,863.54

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