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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 172,275.70, 258,413.55 and 148,947.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 172,275.70, 258,413.55 and 148,947.70 is: 223,421.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    172,275.70 : 258,413.55 = 148,947.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    172,275.70/258,413.55 = 148,947.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    172,275.70x = 258,413.55 × 148,947.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    172,275.70x = 38,490,103,921.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 38,490,103,921.34/172,275.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 223,421.55

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