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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 171,701.10, 257,551.65 and 146,331.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 171,701.10, 257,551.65 and 146,331.90 is: 219,497.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    171,701.10 : 257,551.65 = 146,331.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    171,701.10/257,551.65 = 146,331.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    171,701.10x = 257,551.65 × 146,331.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    171,701.10x = 37,688,022,292.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 37,688,022,292.64/171,701.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 219,497.85

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