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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 171,340.10, 255,783.82 and 148,926.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 171,340.10, 255,783.82 and 148,926.08 is: 222,323.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    171,340.10 : 255,783.82 = 148,926.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    171,340.10/255,783.82 = 148,926.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    171,340.10x = 255,783.82 × 148,926.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    171,340.10x = 38,092,881,640.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 38,092,881,640.03/171,340.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 222,323.21

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