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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 172,964.68, 238,760.22 and 148,669.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 172,964.68, 238,760.22 and 148,669.72 is: 205,223.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    172,964.68 : 238,760.22 = 148,669.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    172,964.68/238,760.22 = 148,669.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    172,964.68x = 238,760.22 × 148,669.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    172,964.68x = 35,496,415,054.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 35,496,415,054.54/172,964.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 205,223.49

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