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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 171,135.40, 235,840.26 and 148,740.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 171,135.40, 235,840.26 and 148,740.52 is: 204,978.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    171,135.40 : 235,840.26 = 148,740.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    171,135.40/235,840.26 = 148,740.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    171,135.40x = 235,840.26 × 148,740.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    171,135.40x = 35,079,002,909.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 35,079,002,909.34/171,135.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 204,978.06

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