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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 173,336.70, 259,713.45 and 148,259.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 173,336.70, 259,713.45 and 148,259.10 is: 222,139.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    173,336.70 : 259,713.45 = 148,259.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    173,336.70/259,713.45 = 148,259.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    173,336.70x = 259,713.45 × 148,259.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    173,336.70x = 38,504,882,354.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 38,504,882,354.90/173,336.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 222,139.24

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