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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 171,262.04, 236,185.52 and 147,055.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 171,262.04, 236,185.52 and 147,055.48 is: 202,802.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    171,262.04 : 236,185.52 = 147,055.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    171,262.04/236,185.52 = 147,055.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    171,262.04x = 236,185.52 × 147,055.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    171,262.04x = 34,732,375,012.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 34,732,375,012.65/171,262.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 202,802.53

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