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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 173,179.65, 238,070.50 and 148,891.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 173,179.65, 238,070.50 and 148,891.13 is: 204,681.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    173,179.65 : 238,070.50 = 148,891.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    173,179.65/238,070.50 = 148,891.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    173,179.65x = 238,070.50 × 148,891.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    173,179.65x = 35,446,585,701.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 35,446,585,701.72/173,179.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 204,681.02

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