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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 172,955.70, 259,433.55 and 149,627.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 172,955.70, 259,433.55 and 149,627.70 is: 224,441.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    172,955.70 : 259,433.55 = 149,627.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    172,955.70/259,433.55 = 149,627.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    172,955.70x = 259,433.55 × 149,627.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    172,955.70x = 38,818,445,389.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 38,818,445,389.34/172,955.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 224,441.55

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