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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 171,260.06, 236,182.76 and 147,053.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 171,260.06, 236,182.76 and 147,053.46 is: 202,799.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    171,260.06 : 236,182.76 = 147,053.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    171,260.06/236,182.76 = 147,053.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    171,260.06x = 236,182.76 × 147,053.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    171,260.06x = 34,731,492,050.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 34,731,492,050.35/171,260.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 202,799.72

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