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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 173,126.49, 238,381.65 and 147,575.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 173,126.49, 238,381.65 and 147,575.55 is: 203,200.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    173,126.49 : 238,381.65 = 147,575.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    173,126.49/238,381.65 = 147,575.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    173,126.49x = 238,381.65 × 147,575.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    173,126.49x = 35,179,303,108.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 35,179,303,108.66/173,126.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 203,200.00

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