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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 171,264.08, 236,188.28 and 147,057.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 171,264.08, 236,188.28 and 147,057.48 is: 202,805.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    171,264.08 : 236,188.28 = 147,057.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    171,264.08/236,188.28 = 147,057.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    171,264.08x = 236,188.28 × 147,057.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    171,264.08x = 34,733,253,262.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 34,733,253,262.33/171,264.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 202,805.24

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