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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 172,273.70, 258,410.55 and 148,945.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 172,273.70, 258,410.55 and 148,945.70 is: 223,418.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    172,273.70 : 258,410.55 = 148,945.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    172,273.70/258,410.55 = 148,945.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    172,273.70x = 258,410.55 × 148,945.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    172,273.70x = 38,489,140,257.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 38,489,140,257.14/172,273.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 223,418.55

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