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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 171,749.20, 257,623.80 and 148,129.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 171,749.20, 257,623.80 and 148,129.60 is: 222,194.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    171,749.20 : 257,623.80 = 148,129.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    171,749.20/257,623.80 = 148,129.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    171,749.20x = 257,623.80 × 148,129.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    171,749.20x = 38,161,710,444.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 38,161,710,444.48/171,749.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 222,194.40

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