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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 171,619.20, 257,428.80 and 147,999.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 171,619.20, 257,428.80 and 147,999.60 is: 221,999.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    171,619.20 : 257,428.80 = 147,999.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    171,619.20/257,428.80 = 147,999.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    171,619.20x = 257,428.80 × 147,999.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    171,619.20x = 38,099,359,428.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 38,099,359,428.48/171,619.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 221,999.40

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