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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 172,729.20, 259,093.80 and 146,809.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 172,729.20, 259,093.80 and 146,809.20 is: 220,213.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    172,729.20 : 259,093.80 = 146,809.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    172,729.20/259,093.80 = 146,809.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    172,729.20x = 259,093.80 × 146,809.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    172,729.20x = 38,037,353,502.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 38,037,353,502.96/172,729.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 220,213.80

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