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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 171,348.12, 255,795.76 and 148,934.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 171,348.12, 255,795.76 and 148,934.08 is: 222,335.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    171,348.12 : 255,795.76 = 148,934.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    171,348.12/255,795.76 = 148,934.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    171,348.12x = 255,795.76 × 148,934.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    171,348.12x = 38,096,706,183.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 38,096,706,183.50/171,348.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 222,335.13

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