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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 171,757.26, 257,395.73 and 146,324.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 171,757.26, 257,395.73 and 146,324.27 is: 219,281.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    171,757.26 : 257,395.73 = 146,324.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    171,757.26/257,395.73 = 146,324.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    171,757.26x = 257,395.73 × 146,324.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    171,757.26x = 37,663,242,205.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 37,663,242,205.24/171,757.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 219,281.81

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