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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 173,322.05, 238,686.89 and 148,928.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 173,322.05, 238,686.89 and 148,928.09 is: 205,093.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    173,322.05 : 238,686.89 = 148,928.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    173,322.05/238,686.89 = 148,928.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    173,322.05x = 238,686.89 × 148,928.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    173,322.05x = 35,547,180,697.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 35,547,180,697.67/173,322.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 205,093.25

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