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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 171,451.60, 257,177.40 and 146,082.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 171,451.60, 257,177.40 and 146,082.40 is: 219,123.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    171,451.60 : 257,177.40 = 146,082.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    171,451.60/257,177.40 = 146,082.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    171,451.60x = 257,177.40 × 146,082.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    171,451.60x = 37,569,091,817.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 37,569,091,817.76/171,451.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 219,123.60

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