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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 172,109.80, 258,164.70 and 149,300.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 172,109.80, 258,164.70 and 149,300.20 is: 223,950.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    172,109.80 : 258,164.70 = 149,300.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    172,109.80/258,164.70 = 149,300.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    172,109.80x = 258,164.70 × 149,300.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    172,109.80x = 38,544,041,342.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 38,544,041,342.94/172,109.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 223,950.30

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