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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 171,053.40, 235,727.10 and 148,658.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 171,053.40, 235,727.10 and 148,658.52 is: 204,864.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    171,053.40 : 235,727.10 = 148,658.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    171,053.40/235,727.10 = 148,658.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    171,053.40x = 235,727.10 × 148,658.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    171,053.40x = 35,042,841,809.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 35,042,841,809.89/171,053.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 204,864.92

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