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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 173,346.60, 260,019.90 and 146,774.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 173,346.60, 260,019.90 and 146,774.55 is: 220,161.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    173,346.60 : 260,019.90 = 146,774.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    173,346.60/260,019.90 = 146,774.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    173,346.60x = 260,019.90 × 146,774.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    173,346.60x = 38,164,303,813.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 38,164,303,813.55/173,346.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 220,161.83

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