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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 172,210.35, 237,567.53 and 148,295.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 172,210.35, 237,567.53 and 148,295.51 is: 204,576.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    172,210.35 : 237,567.53 = 148,295.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    172,210.35/237,567.53 = 148,295.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    172,210.35x = 237,567.53 × 148,295.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    172,210.35x = 35,230,198,094.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 35,230,198,094.57/172,210.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 204,576.54

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