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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 173,860.55, 239,691.97 and 148,637.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 173,860.55, 239,691.97 and 148,637.87 is: 204,918.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    173,860.55 : 239,691.97 = 148,637.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    173,860.55/239,691.97 = 148,637.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    173,860.55x = 239,691.97 × 148,637.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    173,860.55x = 35,627,303,876.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 35,627,303,876.90/173,860.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 204,918.85

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