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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 171,453.60, 257,180.40 and 146,084.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 171,453.60, 257,180.40 and 146,084.40 is: 219,126.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    171,453.60 : 257,180.40 = 146,084.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    171,453.60/257,180.40 = 146,084.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    171,453.60x = 257,180.40 × 146,084.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    171,453.60x = 37,570,044,425.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 37,570,044,425.76/171,453.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 219,126.60

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