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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 171,676.60, 257,514.90 and 146,307.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 171,676.60, 257,514.90 and 146,307.40 is: 219,461.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    171,676.60 : 257,514.90 = 146,307.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    171,676.60/257,514.90 = 146,307.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    171,676.60x = 257,514.90 × 146,307.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    171,676.60x = 37,676,335,480.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 37,676,335,480.26/171,676.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 219,461.10

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