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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 171,475.20, 257,212.80 and 147,855.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 171,475.20, 257,212.80 and 147,855.60 is: 221,783.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    171,475.20 : 257,212.80 = 147,855.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    171,475.20/257,212.80 = 147,855.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    171,475.20x = 257,212.80 × 147,855.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    171,475.20x = 38,030,352,871.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 38,030,352,871.68/171,475.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 221,783.40

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