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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 172,274.70, 258,412.05 and 148,946.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 172,274.70, 258,412.05 and 148,946.70 is: 223,420.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    172,274.70 : 258,412.05 = 148,946.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    172,274.70/258,412.05 = 148,946.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    172,274.70x = 258,412.05 × 148,946.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    172,274.70x = 38,489,622,087.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 38,489,622,087.74/172,274.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 223,420.05

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