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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 171,104.20, 256,364.70 and 146,026.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 171,104.20, 256,364.70 and 146,026.60 is: 218,791.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    171,104.20 : 256,364.70 = 146,026.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    171,104.20/256,364.70 = 146,026.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    171,104.20x = 256,364.70 × 146,026.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    171,104.20x = 37,436,065,501.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 37,436,065,501.02/171,104.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 218,791.04

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