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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 171,266.08, 236,191.04 and 147,059.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 171,266.08, 236,191.04 and 147,059.48 is: 202,808.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    171,266.08 : 236,191.04 = 147,059.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    171,266.08/236,191.04 = 147,059.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    171,266.08x = 236,191.04 × 147,059.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    171,266.08x = 34,734,131,523.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 34,734,131,523.06/171,266.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 202,808.00

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