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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 172,211.35, 237,568.91 and 148,296.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 172,211.35, 237,568.91 and 148,296.51 is: 204,577.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    172,211.35 : 237,568.91 = 148,296.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    172,211.35/237,568.91 = 148,296.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    172,211.35x = 237,568.91 × 148,296.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    172,211.35x = 35,230,640,237.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 35,230,640,237.50/172,211.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 204,577.92

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