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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 171,705.60, 257,558.40 and 146,336.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 171,705.60, 257,558.40 and 146,336.40 is: 219,504.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    171,705.60 : 257,558.40 = 146,336.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    171,705.60/257,558.40 = 146,336.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    171,705.60x = 257,558.40 × 146,336.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    171,705.60x = 37,690,169,045.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 37,690,169,045.76/171,705.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 219,504.60

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