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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 171,626.20, 257,439.30 and 148,006.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 171,626.20, 257,439.30 and 148,006.60 is: 222,009.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    171,626.20 : 257,439.30 = 148,006.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    171,626.20/257,439.30 = 148,006.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    171,626.20x = 257,439.30 × 148,006.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    171,626.20x = 38,102,715,499.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 38,102,715,499.38/171,626.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 222,009.90

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