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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 172,972.60, 260,042.10 and 147,311.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 172,972.60, 260,042.10 and 147,311.80 is: 221,464.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    172,972.60 : 260,042.10 = 147,311.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    172,972.60/260,042.10 = 147,311.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    172,972.60x = 260,042.10 × 147,311.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    172,972.60x = 38,307,269,826.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 38,307,269,826.78/172,972.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 221,464.38

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