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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 173,231.56, 238,927.83 and 149,073.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 173,231.56, 238,927.83 and 149,073.25 is: 205,607.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    173,231.56 : 238,927.83 = 149,073.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    173,231.56/238,927.83 = 149,073.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    173,231.56x = 238,927.83 × 149,073.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    173,231.56x = 35,617,746,193.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 35,617,746,193.54/173,231.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 205,607.72

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