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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 173,355.40, 260,033.10 and 147,176.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 173,355.40, 260,033.10 and 147,176.20 is: 220,764.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    173,355.40 : 260,033.10 = 147,176.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    173,355.40/260,033.10 = 147,176.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    173,355.40x = 260,033.10 × 147,176.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    173,355.40x = 38,270,683,532.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 38,270,683,532.22/173,355.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 220,764.30

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