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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 173,483.91, 239,275.68 and 149,325.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 173,483.91, 239,275.68 and 149,325.96 is: 205,956.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    173,483.91 : 239,275.68 = 149,325.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    173,483.91/239,275.68 = 149,325.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    173,483.91x = 239,275.68 × 149,325.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    173,483.91x = 35,730,070,620.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 35,730,070,620.65/173,483.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 205,956.11

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