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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 172,879.20, 238,030.40 and 146,986.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 172,879.20, 238,030.40 and 146,986.84 is: 202,380.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    172,879.20 : 238,030.40 = 146,986.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    172,879.20/238,030.40 = 146,986.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    172,879.20x = 238,030.40 × 146,986.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    172,879.20x = 34,987,336,319.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 34,987,336,319.94/172,879.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 202,380.25

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