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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 172,101.78, 236,658.21 and 149,401.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 172,101.78, 236,658.21 and 149,401.09 is: 205,442.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    172,101.78 : 236,658.21 = 149,401.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    172,101.78/236,658.21 = 149,401.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    172,101.78x = 236,658.21 × 149,401.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    172,101.78x = 35,356,994,267.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 35,356,994,267.02/172,101.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 205,442.35

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