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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 171,254.05, 236,174.49 and 147,047.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 171,254.05, 236,174.49 and 147,047.46 is: 202,791.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    171,254.05 : 236,174.49 = 147,047.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    171,254.05/236,174.49 = 147,047.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    171,254.05x = 236,174.49 × 147,047.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    171,254.05x = 34,728,858,871.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 34,728,858,871.30/171,254.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 202,791.46

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