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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 173,858.30, 239,688.87 and 148,635.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 173,858.30, 239,688.87 and 148,635.59 is: 204,915.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    173,858.30 : 239,688.87 = 148,635.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    173,858.30/239,688.87 = 148,635.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    173,858.30x = 239,688.87 × 148,635.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    173,858.30x = 35,626,296,608.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 35,626,296,608.88/173,858.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 204,915.71

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